Reply to "Affording building a layout & Building a Train Collection at the same time"

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I planned my build around the market price for lumber. Prices for most of the year in 2022 were sky high. I would watch price of 2x4’s and when they hit below 4.00 I purchased. With one son working at Lowe’s the employee discounts helped out. I did the same with 1/2 plywood. For the lumber cost in Dec 2022, I paid out 130.00 to build a 8’x12’ platform using screws and carriage bolts on the legs and to bolt the tables together.

Prior to the build I stock piled RealTrax for 6 years or so when I saw a “steal” on eBay. I do not make much money but over the last 25 years the boys and I have accumulated 35 engines. I have managed to grab a PS2 and 3 units but most are conventional and PS. It take time but be diligent and “watch” items on eBay because you will be surprised what you can find without spending a small fortune.

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