I just paid $50 total for an old LifeLike F7 (New-in-Box) and an MRC 1100 power supply. The F7 will only be used to test track on my layout before I start tunnel construction, as I only intend to model steam. The train fund couldn’t afford the layout of the bucks for the steamer I want and a real good power supply at this time. Soooo…did I do OK or not?
The F7 goes for $15.00 bucks new from Trainworld and Walthers(on sale now) plus up to $8.00 shipping.
Power packs are rated by the total of Volt-Amps(VA) from 6 to 60. The higher the better for multi-trains operation. The 1300 right now goes for $25.00 from Walthers on sale.
I strongly suggest you post your steam request search before you buy.
Prices start out at approx $70.00 to over $500.00-$600.00 for the trix and most big steamers require 22" radius rail.
My first steam purchase will be the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Consolidation in N scale. The price is right, I like the looks and the size of the 2-8-0 is right for my pike. Figure I ought to be able to find one for $70-80 new.
That’s why it’s import to mention scale. An F7 in HO you would have been screwed. In N you did OK.
I just paid $50 total for an old LifeLike F7 (New-in-Box) and an MRC 1100 power supply. The F7 will only be used to test track on my layout before I start tunnel construction, as I only intend to model steam. The train fund couldn’t afford the layout of the bucks for the steamer I want and a real good power supply at this time. Soooo…did I do OK or not?
The F7 goes for $15.00 bucks new from Trainworld and Walthers(on sale now) plus up to $8.00 shipping.
Power packs are rated by the total of Volt-Amps(VA) from 6 to 60. The higher the better for multi-trains operation. The 1300 right now goes for $25.00 from Walthers on sale.
I strongly suggest you post your steam request search before you buy.
Prices start out at approx $70.00 to over $500.00-$600.00 for the trix and most big steamers require 22" radius rail.
My first steam purchase will be the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Consolidation in N scale. The price is right, I like the looks and the size of the 2-8-0 is right for my pike. Figure I ought to be able to find one for $70-80 new.
That’s why it’s import to mention scale. An F7 in HO you would have been screwed. In N you did OK.