dustinstroh

Just found 84' of track (all straight) for $80 on CL! Starting to get the yard ready this weekend, getting pretty excited:)

To do this I would need to go buy all the track for O, and since I can't stand up to the elements it is t a good fit. Though I would prefer to use O scale for the reasons listed. Thanks for the reply.

Do we have a G scale club here, I am so overwhelmed by this project right now.

I like the dogbone pictured above vs the loop to loop, I just didn't want to double back with all the extra track. Also I am looking to run the train on top of landscape timbers around my sitting area. See terrible pic I created with paint:) I will look closer tonight and see if I can double back on the track, or maybe a fig 8 with the small circle in the lower right pic and the big one going around the entire sitting area

Thanks! The total run will be the dogbone connected with about about 24' of track connecting them. I see what you are saying with the reverse loop. All the electronics will be housed inside a nearby shed, so only the wires powering the track will see the elements, but I will look at running a return rail vs the reverse loop. Again I don't have exp with G scale. He has an O scale in his room (around the ceiling) and I grew up on HO scale so this all similar, but very different at the same time.

Thank you all for allowing me to post my question so easily. I am looking to build a simple layout in the backyard using a dogbone with 2 reverse loops. I need some help. I don't fully understand the reverse loops (can I get them automated, does the switch need to be thrown as the trains passes, ect.) Also what suggestions do you have for a first locomotive and power supply? My bugget is tight (aren't they always) but I did have some success with a gofundme page to help out, as my son has special needs and this is more of a therapy than it is for all of us to enjoy. Thanks for your help gofund.me/DayvedStroh