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First of all welcome to the forum. You'll get all the answers you need here on the forum.

There's a wealth of knowledge here.

H Scheg,

    1st let me thank you for your life of service to our Military and US Constitution,

and welcome to the OGR, the best run forum on the web. 

 

Because you are just getting back into our train hobby and technically things have upgraded and changed, especially with the advent of DCS and Legacy/TMCC control

you might want to invest in Barry's Book and the OGR Video Guide to DCS, along with watching the instructional Lionel Videos on Legacy/TMCC.  The remote control advancements have been fantastic and they make your trains come into the modern era, along with still being able to run them in a conventional manner also.  You may want to check into all the different kinds of track & switches now available also.

 

Welcome aboard the OGR.

 

PCRR/Dave 

 

Barry's DCS O gauge Companion book and the OGR DCS Video Guide, the Legacy/TMCC

instructional Video's can be referenced on the web thru Lionel Legacy.

"...what system to use..." Oh, boy - you've done it now!

 

They're all good (I prefer Lionel's TMCC and variants, but I don't do PW). Take a little

time to read and peruse; if you are going to stick with PW...or ARE you? Hm-m-m.

 

Anyway, lots of answers, most with things to recommend them, so I would advise

just being a spectator for a while. And, it's free! All those neat things aren't going anywhere.

Welcome to the forum.  You will have more answers than questions.

.....

Dennis

Welcome to the Forum HT and thank you for your service to our Country. You have many choices and take your time in determining what is best for you. If you have a train ship nearby where you live that carries a line of O-Gauge products, that would be a good start.

I echo the comments about thanking you for your service and a hearty welcome to the forum.  If you love trains, you won't find a better place to enjoy it.

 

Art

Welcome aboard HT!  Always room for another vet here.  

 

Thanks everyone, I believe but nit 100% certain that I will stick with mostly Post War stuff with the lines that I seen around Western NY growing up.  Unfortunately I am not talented enough to be a detail person with a great looking layout, so my intent is to make it fun to a degree!  Buy as much USA made products as possible in my persuit of railroad Bliss lol

Some of us run only post war, and some a mix of conventional (a simple transformer) and newer "remote". Others only run the latest hi-tech stuff. My Christmas layout is detailed scenics with post war Lionel. My small year-'round layout is Lionel TMCC. I also have small "S" and "N" layouts. A favorite saying is "It's your railroad, so run what you like". BTW, a small Christmas layout is a great way to get started.

H Sheg,

Welcome to a great source of information and comradery on this forum.  You will find folks of every interest level and every point of view here.  The main thing is, we all like trains!!

 

Yes a lot has changed in 30 years, and I too want to thank you for serving our country!  I can't show you enough gratitude!!

 

I had seen Lionel trains in the '60s when I got started, but went into HO instead.  Then into N and back to HO.  About 3 years ago, it dawned on me that O gauge had changed.  And I liked it.  Now I like to run modern steam locomotives with all the bells and whistles, but I also have a couple of post war gems my daughter found for me, and I wouldn't trade them for anything!  I agree with others, the best thing is to just read a lot, look at videos, and ask a lot of questions.  Then you will decide what works best for you.

 

Welcome aboard!!

Before diving in the deep end (control systems), take a moment to look at how you think you want to enjoy the hobby.  Some people collect and/or operate postwar equipment and enjoy the nostalgic look of it, and some are looking to build realistic scale detailed railroads, and many more operate somewhere in between.  Once you have decided how you want to enjoy the hobby, the path will be a little more clear.

 

Andy

Welcome to the forum HT.

Lots going on here all the time.  Enjoy!!

HT,

Your desire to stick with mostly, "PostWar Stuff" is a wise move just getting started. Your statement, "My intent is to make it fun to a degree!" is confusing. Your goal should be to make it enjoyable all the way. If it's not you will tire easily and become board with your creation. I commend your goal to buy as much, "Made In USA" as possible. I did so, this one thing can lead to many hours of searching. The rewards will be great and extremely satisfying.

 

With everything covered, let me say, "Welcome to the forum!". You're in for many hours of enjoyment. Do not be afraid to ask questions as you go along. Above all else research everything. Each of us has our own personal library. It's a wonderful way to start.

 

God's Blessings,

"Pappy" 

HT, welcome to the OGR Forum.  Thank you for your military service.

Welcome Aboard!

HT,

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

My advice would be to take is slow..............

 

Look around a buy a ready to run set with command.  Get an engine and car set that really looks like fun.  It doesn't matter if it's a MTH set with DCS, or a Lionel set (TMCC or Legacy) or an Atlas set with TMCC.  Maybe buy some extra track and a switch or two.

 

Build a simple layout (could be a carpet layout) and run the trains. 

 

Decide if you really enjoy traditional O, semi-scale, scale, tinplate or something else.  Having a command set (either DCS or TMCC/Legacy), will let you know if conventional or command is for you. 

 

If what you buy get tiresome, list the set for sale (here on the for sale sub-forum), ebay, craigslist, or somewhere else.  Then buy something different.  Experiment and try to decide what you really enjoy.  Some folks go ALL IN on their first impulse and then get frustrated when they decide that they really want something else.

 

Jim

Pappy i meant whimsicle, I lean more to the traditional aspects with tin plate mixed in, I have a Std Gauge freight and passenger set that will be on the layout also and most of my accessories are pre war, so Ill stay along those lines when possible   thank you all fir the welcome

Welcome to our family!!!

 

Alan

HT,

If it's tinplate you're wanting to run also. Drop in on the Tinplate forum. It's all tinplate all the time.

 

God Bless,

"Pappy"

Welcome to the OGR Forum &

Cheers from Michigan.

HT, Welcome to this forum and as many have said Thank you for your service to our great country. You will find a ton of information here, but again its been said before enjoy the trains, take your time and find what you want out of this hobby.

Ray

Thanks for serving our country!!! Welcome to the forum!!!