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  • Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.

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 #1696  by Roger Hensley
 
As a reminder, the NMRA has a set of 'Introduction to Model Railroading" pages for boh the beginner and those returning to the hobby. You can find them at: http://www.nmra.org/beginner/

 #2356  by Lehigh Valley Railroad
 
Check out http://www.thortrains.net/

A good site for beginners.