[barnmichael]

Here's a starter set for you.



http://cgi.ebay.com/2-6-0-Mogul-Backyard-Train-w-228-Track-1-5-Scale_W0QQitemZ250337633344QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item250337633344&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A2|294%3A50


2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive with Tender,
2x Gondola Cars, Caboose, 228' of Track (60x80' oval) & all
connectors + hardware. (Full kit) w/ anti-tip track!

 

[Zonk]

It's giant g-scale! The motors are even electric!

 

[Pete Thornton]

It's astounding - and not just because it's "giant" - what people try to get away with.

That 'thing' is/was on eBay at a "Buy-it-Now" price of $39,995.95.
If you track it down, the manufacturer sells it for $22,995.

http://www.greatamericantrain.com/starterpackage.html

w/ anti-tip track

And what's that when it's at home ?

 

[aceinspp]

Little out of my price range. I got started for less than 7G Later RJD

 

[vsmith]

7Gs???? I got started for less than 70 bucks!

 

[Semper Vaporo]

Posted By vsmith on 12/11/2008 8:04 AM
7Gs???? I got started for less than 70 bucks!

Yes, but what did you get and what was minimum wage back then?

 

[vsmith]

Posted By Semper Vaporo on 12/11/2008 9:27 AM
Posted By vsmith on 12/11/2008 8:04 AM
7Gs???? I got started for less than 70 bucks!


Yes, but what did you get and what was minimum wage back then?


Wasnt making anywhere near as bad as minimum wage, but back in 2001, $70 bucks got a new LGB Porter, powerpack and a circle of track...what more did I need??

 

[cephius]

Even in 2008 you can get started for $70.00. Just wait for the after Christmas sales at Sam's Club.

$23,000.00 for a 7.5" gauge starter set is very tempting. Since the company is only about 60 miles from here, I could skip the shipping ! Oh Well, times are tough. 1 gauge it is.

Dave

 

[afinegan]

I would rather build this, runs on live coal/propane (REAL live steam engine), engine fully built is around 25k.

http://www.oslivesteam.com/english/corporate/new060302/new060302.html

Heard the kit goes together like an aster kit (swiss watch)

You get it shipped in machined parts to build
http://livesteamparts.com/new_page_1.htm

http://livesteamparts.com/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php