My 11yr old's Walthers HO trainset is too fragile and fussy. Any rec's on durable, nice trains for a kid her age?

My 11yr old's Walthers HO trainset is too fragile and fussy. Any rec's on durable, nice trains for a kid her age? I have been looking around for a train set that has stronger construction, but is suitable for a kid her age -ideally, one that's more grown-up than a Thomas, but not something so delicate and hobbyist-quality that she can't have fun with it.

By the way, I was thinking of something in the Z to HO range, but not larger. We don't have the space in the family room to go larger. Thanks for any thoughts you have.

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Go with O-guage It will laste forever, even though it's larger. HO probably isn't appropriate until they get to about 16 if they are still interested.

1 ceprn, regarding your answer "Go with O-guage":Thanks. If O-gauge is more durable, then I'll consider it. I am also thinking about a simple 'layout' for the train.

I stress Simple. I want one I can realistically construct in a few days, weeks. I can't buy something at great expense that takes months to perfect.

Because, this isn't going to be a hobby for my daughter, and I want her to enjoy the 'experience' more than anything. I am willing to put some moderate effort & time into making the layout. Ideas?

-Cheers! .

Ceprn, regarding your answer "Go with O-guage":Thanks. If O-gauge is more durable, then I'll consider it. I am also thinking about a simple 'layout' for the train.

I stress Simple. I want one I can realistically construct in a few days, weeks. I can't buy something at great expense that takes months to perfect.

Because, this isn't going to be a hobby for my daughter, and I want her to enjoy the 'experience' more than anything. I am willing to put some moderate effort & time into making the layout. Ideas?

-Cheers!

2 O guage is much more durable - but it's a lot larger and generally more expensive.

O guage is much more durable - but it's a lot larger and generally more expensive.

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