[Joe Wicked]

It can get expensive real quick Ron. I decided on today's quality leader for track. The brand is KATO, out of Japan. At first glance it looks to be the same as the Bachmann EZTrack system, but there are tons of differences. First the connectors are removable, there are many different radius curves available (there are 3 different radius curves in my layout, 9 3/4" 11" 18") . The "gravel" looks real where as the Bachmann does not. In the track and 3 switches for the train yard area, I have about $350 in it. The Loco cost $150 and I spent about $30-50 on building supplies. We have a local discount store for model trains and so far everything I find there is cheaper than what I can order online. There are a few things they do not carry though, so I will have to order some things I want.