[mdjr78]

Ofcourse the European continent has cheap models and startersets.
Roco has just started with a playtime BR 120 which is 30 euro and comes with a dcc-decoder fitted. They also got digital startersets with lokmaus starting from 99 euro.

Another company which got good, cheap startersets is Piko. I got a Piko-set for 65 euro. It includes a BR 218 diesel (with head- and taillights), 3 wagons, a large railoval with 3 points (new A-rail) and analogue controller.

Werner

 

[mdjr78]

QUOTE (Gary @ 2 May 2006, 09:08) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Bachmann currently do a DCC starter set for the UK with 2 locomotives and 3 wagons for around £79. Excellent value and with incredible play value.
Don't forget that the Lokmaus has more options than the E-Z command. With the Lokmaus you can control more than 10 locs (not at once ofcourse). You can also program your decoder up to CV 99. And the Lokmaus also is a very nice handheld control.

QUOTE (Gary @ 2 May 2006, 09:08) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Roco digital starter sets are top value if you are interested in European outline.
There are shop-owners (here in the Netherlands) who separate the Roco startsets and sell them 'piece by piece' (to earn more). So it's possible that you will find a Lokmaus, with booster and adapter for about 40-50 euro.

Werner
No, i'm not a Roco-salesman, just a satisfied costumer

 

[mdjr78]

QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 5 May 2006, 07:19) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and you dont have a grandson throwing a tantrum because his thomas dosent work!

The solution: Make sure you'll have your own Thomas

:
http://catalog.lokshop.de/MAR/2006/E/H0/image_15.html

Werner