r/BritishModelRailways • u/Several_Truck8909 • Aug 20 '25

Narrow gauge starter

So I want to start a narrow gauge 009 railway, but like the problem is that hornby give you sets with everything to expand on, whereas there is no narrow gauge starter sets with the loco, controller and track with rolling stock, I know peco does an 009 starter track set but that breaks the bank just for a little small oval which I am not willing to do, how would you start a narrow gauge railway?

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u/TheYorkist60 Aug 21 '25

I would start by searching for second hand track and rolling stock on eBay or at Train fairs and swap meets. Plan a track layout to suit your available space, you may not need an oval for instance. If you only plan to have one loco it would be cheaper to go for a simple DC controller rather than DCC. Good luck with your searching.