chapchap73 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 So I shared a while back that my family had moved from NY to TN this year. It has been stressful to say the least, but the hardest hit has been my younger son who is autistic.ย He has always loved trains, specificially Thomas the Tank Engine, and has built many tracks on the floor of his room. (I have an entire storage tote full of packing peanuts that he uses for snow on the railway.) Our old house in NY did not have a space where we could build a permanent layout, enter new house with a LARGE basement that has a mostly empty corner which is perfect for a RR of his own. So now begins a new project for Mommy ๐, and I thought I would ask you guys if anyone has any ideas of how to get started. There is a local train museum in our town which runs a large HO layout with volunteers from the train club that we will be joining soon, but I know my Greenleaf family will have some good ideas for websites, shopping sites, etc. Off on a new adventure, but I kind of feel like Bilbo Baggins๐๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 What a wonderful opportunity!ย I think before investing in components on line, I would chat with the train club members. The club may hold sales and exchanges as well as where to source items locally.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Sarah, KathieB's suggestion is spot on!ย The railroad club will not only be an excellent source for the info you're seeking, but I betcha some of their members will take your son under their wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I knew you two would give me good advice๐ We had another place to go this past Saturday or we would have gotten in right then. I mentioned that I do dollhouse miniatures, and they said they would love to have me as well. "Always looking for people with a mini eye to help with the layouts." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Don't be surprised to be asked to build RR scale buildings.ย You'll also get help with wiring not only for lights but also animation effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) They already asked me๐ I was completely in love with the N scale layout, and there was a man who was working on the scenery who had these really cool magnifier glasses that I asked about. One thing led to another, and we are talking about mini houses and scenery. Edited December 14, 2021 by chapchap73 add content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I have built a few building kits for my hubs' N-scale railroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 You mentioned the club runs HO, is that the scale you're going for? He likes Thomas the Tank Engine, I have that in O scale and N scale. You really need to know the scale before you can get real advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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