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Hi All -- this Christmas I was remembering back to one of my very favorite presents as a child: a large (for me as a kid) ready-to-run train set. I have very little technical knowledge of the hobby, so I am hoping someone can help point me in the right direction. :) Here are the specs I can...

Hello fellow model railroaders, I'm a newbie to this hobby and just completed the track work on my first layout. When it's done, I hope to have an urban setting with a downtown area, similar to New York or Chicago. At this time, however, I can't really afford to purchase any kits, especially...