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So, how much does it cost to build a layout? Well, just to see how many people I can successfully scare away from the hobby, I've actually gone ahead and kept track. Hey, if nothing else, it'll give me some idea of what it's worth when it comes time to sell it. Oh, and naturally I've left off all of the heavy-duty electronics (DCC system, etc) that I retain from one layout to the next. So believe me, it's even worse than it looks.
| $25 | "Memories of Hope" history book (Lori Thiele, Hope Postmaster) |
| $32 | 1 package of Scenic Express "Buffalo Grass" (scenicexpress.com) |
| $484 | Assorted scratchbuilding supplies (Ye Olde Local Hobby Shoppe) |
| $50 | Cornerstone "Machine Shop" kit (YOLHS) |
| $92 | Assorted paint and glue (YOLHS) |
| $24 | Assorted vehicles (YOLHS) |
| $91 | Assorted kitbash fodder (BLW) - - 2 AMB Windsor Hotel kits - 2 AMB McCormac's Dry Goods kits |
| $34 | Cornerstone "ADM Grain Elevator" kit (eBay) |
| $12 | Two sets of Microscale "American Flag" decals (Microscale) |
| $7 | Four sets of Model Tech Studios "American Flag" paper graphics (Model Tech Studios) |
| $15 | 1 Model Power "Park Scenes" detail set (YOLHS) |
| $8 | 1 BLMA "Window Mounted AC Units" set (gohobbies.com) |
| $2 | 1 Ngineering "18 inch modern satellite dish" 8-pack (YOLHS) |
| $4 | 1 tube of "Squadron Putty" (YOLHS) |
| $33 | 1 Blair Line "Leeton Depot" kit (eBay) |
| $64 | 2 Cornerstone "Valley Growers Association" kits (eBay) |
| $29 | 1 NJI Semaphore (eBay) |
| $24 | Assorted lightbulbs (YOLHS) |
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| $1028 | Total |
Part 1 - Buildings (Creamery, Post Office, Hardware Store, Depot)
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