I originally posted this in the general forum, but it's probably more appropriate here.
Hello!
Another newby here with questions that have probably been asked a million times but I haven't had much luck finding the answers in the forum or anywhere else.
I'm building my first O Gauge set, cobbling pieces from here and there. I'm trying to keep costs low and flexibility high. To that end, I'd like to buy a new loco and electrics, but use original tube track because there are millions of miles of it in every antique store, so it's cheap, and I like the traditional look. My questions are:
1. Am I correct in assuming the Bachmann Williams line is just their brand of standard O gauge, compatible with Lionel, etc?
2. For a stereotypical "train around the XMas tree", is tube track a good choice with modern locos? I'm not looking for DCC now but may in the future.
3. I really like the Baldwin 4-6-0 steam loco, product #40607. What combination of power supply and/or controller would I need in order to use the smoke, bell, and other features? What is Trueblast 11? I can't find a description, only products, and don't know what it needs to control it.
Any info and other tips will be greatly appreciated!
Hello!
Another newby here with questions that have probably been asked a million times but I haven't had much luck finding the answers in the forum or anywhere else.
I'm building my first O Gauge set, cobbling pieces from here and there. I'm trying to keep costs low and flexibility high. To that end, I'd like to buy a new loco and electrics, but use original tube track because there are millions of miles of it in every antique store, so it's cheap, and I like the traditional look. My questions are:
1. Am I correct in assuming the Bachmann Williams line is just their brand of standard O gauge, compatible with Lionel, etc?
2. For a stereotypical "train around the XMas tree", is tube track a good choice with modern locos? I'm not looking for DCC now but may in the future.
3. I really like the Baldwin 4-6-0 steam loco, product #40607. What combination of power supply and/or controller would I need in order to use the smoke, bell, and other features? What is Trueblast 11? I can't find a description, only products, and don't know what it needs to control it.
Any info and other tips will be greatly appreciated!