Now that the full catalog is available on the internet, I was wondering how many folks spend the +/- $20 for Walthers annual catalog. I did pick one up this year at the LHS for the first time. I probably won’t buy one every year, but it seems like a pretty good resource.
It does comes in handy when you need a quik reference. The last one I have is the 1998 edition.
ICMR
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I just bought one from Flying scottsman for 16.00 + 4.00 shipping. I like to just browse it to get ideas and figure out what I can’t live without. www.fshobby.com He has all kinds of good deals. He charges 4 bucks shipping no mattter what so I always check him first. SOme of these ya hoos charge twice what it costs to ship.
Terry
I browse through the book at the dinner table, in the living room and the train room. Places tough to get my computer into… 
I’'ll probably buy it every other year or so.
Jarrell
I have many, but have only purchased two brand new. Most of my collection is picked up second hand at swap meets for $1.
I have bought it every year since 1995. I am in mine at least once a day. Usually more. Mom calls it my little blue blankie after Linus from peanuts.
James
No.
I have the 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2004, and 2005 editions. I have no plans to buy the 2006 edition.
I love the walthers catalog. It is great for general reading and to see what is out there. I also use the pictures of the various structure kits to help me plan where things might go. What is especially useful is if the structure kit description has the dimensions of it. I cut out a piece of cardboard the same size as the structure footprint and paste the pic from the catalog on it. Makes full size planning a whole lot easiser - at least for me.
I buy it everyother year, great referrence and reminds me of when I was a kid and would look through the Sears toy catelog with my little sister and wonder, Will Santa bring us this?
Bob
Bought my first one ( '06 N/G) since I’m a “O guy” newly working with N. Great read! Found a N “town square” fountain I would have never known existed, so I’m happy.
Like nospace said, it’s an adult wish book…got mine next to the throne…
I am just fine with the free, nightly updated, search engine equipped, internet version. I bought the 2004 catalog, I don’t plan to buy anymore
I buy the HO every 4 to 5 years and the Big Trains every couple of years.
Enjoy
Paul
I buy the book every couple of years.
I buy it every year. I found it very useful when I was planning my layout.
no
I buy one every year. Carry it in my backpack. I like to have it handy when I get an inspiration, to check out what might be available. Also, use as a reference for retail price when I run across something at fleamarkets, garage sales, and swap meets.
I get frustrated with the computer site, because on dial-up, its seems to take forever sometimes to find and display what I’m wanting to see.
OkieRRr
I bought one last year because I was getting into the hobby, and I wanted to see what was out there, also to determine if I wanted to model N or HO. I probably won’t buy one every year. It’s easier to stay current but surfing the on-line merchants…
Simply put no…Why waste the $20.00 plus for a outdated book? After all two right clicks of the mouse and I can view all the goodies at www.walthers.com. for free and be updated instantly.[:D]