Jeremy, fellow that works for the same company as me, found out I have model trains.Turns out he as wanted to do a model train set for years. But like most of us, other things took up his time and money. We have been talking a round a week or so, and he visited my photo bucket and the site and wants to get into the hobby.
But, there is a problem. Company we worked for is doing badly (we work commission) and he works in a slower store than I do for now. Plus, company has cut hours (lost $528.00 a month) and raised health insurances for a family with kids to $600.00 a month. His last check after taxes and health insurances take home was $162.00 for 2 WEEKS. Yes, both of us are looking for a better job.
One of the things that help take my mind of my problems are the trains. Gives me something to look forward to when I get home. Few years ago, I would have flipped the cost my self, but times are not good at Cuda Ken house either.
I have plenty of rolling stock I can spare, some foam, trees, buildings, some sectional sections of track, flex track, a few brass turn outs, spikes, joiners and plenty of books. I might even be able to put together a Athearn engine for Jeremy. He has a old table that could support a 4 X 8 puces of plywood.
What would help would be some sectional 22 and 18 turns, a engine that runs (not sure about the parts I have right now) and a DC power supply. Not looking for anything fancy. He has not had a train set for 25 years plus now, and it was a cheap Tyco.
Anything would help.
Thank you for your time, Cuda Ken