A few years ago, my father gave a couple O locomotives, track, some rolling stock, and ZW to me for my family. I built a small layout, and I took it down when we moved.
We moved into our house here in NC and the previous owner left an 0-27 layout here which my sons now use in the house. I have also picked up a few more engines and stock, some for their 0-27 and some to support a larger O layout in my shop.
Now my dad wants to clear out the remainder of his mostly postwar and some modern, all conventional, stuff. Another 4 locomotives and a bunch of rolling stock and accessories, plus another transformer.
Anyway, I am at a crossroads here, as what we have is currently conventional and tubular. I will need more switches for the main layout in my shop, and I could make a change in track and switches if needed (all 022 Lionel switches at this time - Ross tubular might be a serious consideration). Current locos and most of the stock are fine on 0-31 track but would be better on at least 0-54. The bigger issue may be locomotives as what we have to work in is all pre-1990, and nobody really does any new conventional locos (note: I am fine with that, that is what I had as a youngster).
Thoughts? I want it to be fun for the kids, but I see some limitations ongoing for powered items.
