Hello, Troyy, good to have you aboard! This is a friendly board and has many--if not most--members who run outdoor layouts. I'm not one, due to health reasons.
There are also a few folks who 'roll their own' i.e. scratchbuild, if you are inclined in that direction, and lots who run 'em right out of the box, so if you have questions, ask away!
Les Whitaker
Age is only a state of mind, keep the mind active and enjoy life
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