Advices for start train set Bachmann !


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flesland

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Hey, fellows here writting again from Chile, this time I'd like to get some advices about a eventually purchase of start trains set of Bachmann,

and this is it !...

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann_HO_00615_Golden_Spike_Starter_Set_p/bac-00615.htm

I have seen also another trainset but is more expensive, so let me know about this purchase !...advices....warnings, etc, etc.

- I wondering, if get this trainset that has EZ Track, Would I be able to link this tracks with other ones of Atlas code 83 tracks ?

- what does mean EZ Mark II, knucle couplers ?...

- I would very pleased if you answer me in basic english words, please !!!!

- Thanks you so much !!!!
 
Don't buy this train set. The quality of the engine and cars isn't very good and you're getting a bunch of cheap scenic junk you don't need. EZ Track can be used with other track but your either have to buy a transition track of make your own. EZ Track switches (turnouts) do not work very well and will give you constant trouble.

I'd spend he money like this:

A better quality locomotive that already has DCC but will also run on DC: http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/product_p/bac-60703.htm - $40

A few high quality freight car kits like these: http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Branchline_Blueprint_Series_HO_1509_40_AAR_Boxcar_p/181-1509.htm - $8 each

A decent quality caboose like this: http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/product_p/ath-74306.htm - $12

So you can get a good engine with DCC for $40, three freight car kits for $24, and a caboose for $12. That's $76, which is a little less than you'll pay for a much poorer quality train set. Buy the power pack and tracks in Chile. I'm sure there are modelers and model shops there and you'll pay a much better price than by importing them from the US.

I hope my English is understandable to you. I can imagine it's not easy trying to figure out all this model railroad stuff in English and then translating it to Spanish. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
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