zach Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 eBay? I just had a quick look and there seems to be plenty to go at. A lot looks like tat but plenty of the above mentioned OO gauge. Although I had them as a kid, I can't offer any buying advice. All I remember is, you need track, a power supply and an engine. Or see if there's any complete sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 00 gauge needs a lot of room. I would go with N gauge. You could go with Z gauge but it is very small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez2 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez2 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 15 hours ago, altus said: Buy an OO gauge set of some sort - they are the most widely available and cheapest way to get started. They come with everything you need and he can add to it if his interest develops. You can use the bits from a typical set aimed at older kids with the expensive high quality models aimed at retired baby boomers with too much money trying to relive their childhoods. Anything from that Hornby Highland Rambler set upwards will do although something with a siding or two will provide more scope for interactivity. We have spoken to Rails of Sheffield and we have bought the Highland Rambler. Hubby is looking for a second hand sidings to go with it. Thanks for your help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Chez2 said: We have spoken to Rails of Sheffield and we have bought the Highland Rambler. Hubby is looking for a second hand sidings to go with it. Thanks for your help everyone. Is it 00 gauge? If so, I have box of my old stuff from kid. Buildings, rail, a couple of engines, and lots of carriages. Give me a shout in PM if you want more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez2 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, *_ash_* said: Is it 00 gauge? If so, I have box of my old stuff from kid. Buildings, rail, a couple of engines, and lots of carriages. Give me a shout in PM if you want more info I have sent you a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Used stuff is dead cheap, most shops will have plenty of second hand stuff on offer. Can easily pick up a few extra carriages and stuff for a few quid, spare track is likewise pretty inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez2 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 We are going to try and buy a few more bits towards it. We may end up spending more on his birthday than we usually do and getting him something smaller for Christmas, just to get him enough to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 00 Gauge stuff is the most common, you can probs get a load of extra bits for a tenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlangdon12 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 A train set is a great birthday present, as for other family members can buy bits for it at reasonable prices. Adding a couple of extra carriages and wagons will make the train more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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