i so glad to find this forum! i got my first ho train at 6 years old yep still have it:} got maried at 22 when i got back from a weekend honeymoon my parents had claimed there basement back lol my train layout was in boxes lol but hear i am almost 51 with 2 grandsons loving trains:) i bought them a new set and yep nun of my old stuff cunects to it read the couple convertion thread so i pionted in te right direction on that but all these new terms! like ddc,mr i be happy to read any articals or advice from any one to get me up to speed and any advice of what is good whats to stay away from thanks!