This will be a great addition to my HO scale train room. My only complaint is that the Atlas brand track package built for this layout is no over five months on back order from China!

a lot of stuff. no track, no buildings

This kit is very easy to understand and has everything you need to create the base layout shown on the box. You will need to buy track, buildings, and a train set. The price seemed high but if you purchased all of the items individually the layout would cost more than double. I have built this layout once before and it was terrific. Had to move and sell that layout. I missed the magic appeal of the layout to my grand children so I'm building it again. Highly recommend. Be aware that the Atlas track pack that has all of the track pieces is no longer available. I went on ebay and the local hobby shop to get all of the pieces I needed to make the track pattern. The kit lists every piece you will need. Code 83 track is recommended but code 100 would work as well. I did buy the industry and building set which is recommended for this layout. Once again it costs way less than buying the builsings separate.

This is fun, great instructions. Be prepared, it is alot of work. It makes for a good hobby for me and my son.

There is a lot to put together. The track kit is not available. It requires a lot more parts that the advertisement does not tell you about.