NEW vs USED?? The Model Train Debate - What’s Best?

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @johnandrus3901
    @johnandrus3901 4 місяці тому +8

    Nice job. We post-war/MPC-era guys don't have a choice, other than used, in what we get. You can still find NOS, now and then, although that is pretty rare in post-war. I would still buy 'gently' used trains if I was running the modern stuff. I think that the value is there and I have never gotten anything off eBay that wasn't what was in the pictures or description. This is a great hobby and we have so many choices, so there is something for everyone. An excellent video, as always.

  • @chicagolandrailroader
    @chicagolandrailroader 4 місяці тому +5

    I think the "risk" of buying used is a lot lower if you like fixing things yourself. Great video!

  • @williamkolina3988
    @williamkolina3988 4 місяці тому +2

    75-80% of my collection is second hand.
    Choochoo auctions was a great place to buy.I do by the new Atlas cars when they are released.I have bought some new engines.Your take on the subject was pretty spot on

  • @MrToby844
    @MrToby844 4 місяці тому +2

    Great job on explaining that I hope that Colin haves fun with 4014

  • @josephmassell9922
    @josephmassell9922 4 місяці тому +2

    How are you doing. I just bought the lionel N & W lion chief + E 33 rectifier engine . It cost 250 $ runs great the controller is cheap but does the job.

    • @Dadified86
      @Dadified86  4 місяці тому +1

      Nice! Those Lionchief engines are pretty solid! I haven’t had many issues with my secondhand Lionchief trains

  • @chiconian49
    @chiconian49 4 місяці тому +3

    99% of my trains are used. I had to restore some of the. Good upload. TRAINZ is a great place to by a train item.

  • @thomasking4136
    @thomasking4136 4 місяці тому +1

    Useful info. Bargains with track often are not.

  • @strasburgrailfan90
    @strasburgrailfan90 4 місяці тому +3

    Make sure to check what year the item came out if you want LEDs. LED upgrades can be pretty expensive, especially for passenger cars, so be careful.

  • @ArtsModelTrains
    @ArtsModelTrains 4 місяці тому +2

    Awesome video with some really excellent points. Another great reason to look for used is if something is getting a new release you might be able to get the old one for a great price, might have a few less features but that discount could be worth it.

    • @Dadified86
      @Dadified86  4 місяці тому

      Yessir! There’s a few common types they recycle

  • @elleryparsons2433
    @elleryparsons2433 4 місяці тому +1

    We Do Make Sure the Engine runs Properly.

  • @RABSTRAINS
    @RABSTRAINS 4 місяці тому +2

    Great Advice 👍🔥

  • @LionelLLC
    @LionelLLC 4 місяці тому +2

    Ooo, color, I like color.

  • @colestrains1
    @colestrains1 4 місяці тому +2

    Postwar has my heart

  • @elleryparsons2433
    @elleryparsons2433 4 місяці тому +1

    I Have Gone to the Train Shop and Got some Engines and Love What I come home with.my Wife And I run Ho And N Scale.

  • @daivdwalker2374
    @daivdwalker2374 4 місяці тому +1

    I always buy new little more expensive but least i know what I'm getting but yeah I only order 1 engine cost they're expensive can only afford 1 per year verses buying 2 cheaper ones on ebay or other markets and I might stick more money into them if stuff isn't right on them than my 1 new engine

  • @elleryparsons2433
    @elleryparsons2433 4 місяці тому +1

    I go to train shows And Get what I Can and So Does My Wife The Majority we Go to Train Shows never had any Problems with our Engines.

  • @MWTrains
    @MWTrains 4 місяці тому +2

    Almost every freight car I own is used, almost every engine I own is new, that’s how I roll 😂

    • @Dadified86
      @Dadified86  4 місяці тому

      I find rolling stock is much safer to get preowned than engines, and the prices go down quicker for a boxcar than a locomotive! I ran outta time to add my thoughts on new vs used rolling stock but glad we’re discussing it in the comments!

  • @MilwaukeeF40C
    @MilwaukeeF40C 4 місяці тому +1

    This is not a debate. If you want most items, used is the only option, and learn to fix, modify, and rebuild.

  • @jamesdenny4734
    @jamesdenny4734 4 місяці тому

    I seen a couple of steam engines I'd like to add to my collection. A 2-8-2 and a 4-8-4. Along with a 4-6-2, I don't have, but I can't afford it. All my 0 gauge is used!
    I noticed you didn't have Peachys trains in your list she has a discount code going on with trains! 😊

    • @Dadified86
      @Dadified86  4 місяці тому

      There are 5 or 6 codes that got cut off with the picture I used for the list. She’s on there in other videos where I’ve mentioned these codes.

    • @jamesdenny4734
      @jamesdenny4734 4 місяці тому

      @@Dadified86 ok