I am looking at a Lionel Pennsylvania Train set, O gauge. It has 40"x60" layout track, 80 watt transformer with programmable accessory voltage, and sells for about $165.00. I would like to continue adding onto the set through the next few years
What do you think of this as a beginning set? Any suggestions, comments welcome. Thanks!
Is it a freight train set? It sounds ideal to me. The Lionel set is infinitely expandable.
Check the Classic Toy Trains forum, as this has been discussed over there.
If this is the Pennsylvania Flyer set with die cast locomotive, smoke and whistle, then yes it would be a good starter set for your grandchildren. If you can afford it, the New York Central Flyer (about $60 more) offers more sound effects that younger children might like. Either way you can expand the set.
Enjoy
Paul