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[#welcome] Dan. You may have spotted a similar topic futher down this forum which has a link to an O gauge outdoor layout. http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24220 As that topic mentions, one of the main differences between G scale track and other smaller gauges is that the plastic used in G scale sleepers (ties) is designed to cope with UV sunlight. Other plastics may not last so long outdoors depending on the area and conditions you live in (sorry I'm not familiar with USA). You could hand lay your track on wooden sleepers, but that could be a big job depending on the size of your layout and the previous experience you have. Otherwise, put a short test section of track outside now, and after it's been out there a year through summer sun and winter rain, you will get an idea if it's going to be any good or not. I have some O gauge track that is hand made (by someone else) using code 215 rail on woodern sleepers that has been outside for a number of years in seaside conditions (salt air) and that is fine, so it can be done. Glen Anthony.
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