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Ok I am a newbie who hasnt built yet, but have read both forum extensively, so this info is really a combo of that info I have taken to heart. There is a way to put batts in trailing cars, as well as how to buy/what to buy,to find this out search the r/c forum. As far as the reason Bruce mentioned r/c vs track power is cleaning of the rail. If you want track power, how much track cleaning depends on what type of rail, where is the track located (under trees -bird droppings, sap). I know some people get 1 engine which is batt powered and set up a track cleaning train for the rest of the trains to follow to be track powered. You have many options, if you go with track power I'd look into DCC or computer control for best automation -I cant be more specific as I am working on installing r/c myself, but R/C isnt for everyone. One thing you'll need to decide is since you are building such a large layout, is how far away wireless will controll your trains if you dont plan to follow them around. <br />I would also urge a starter loop (which could be part of the end design) to begin with. Your starter loop very well may be larger than mosts layout, but may save you some headaches in the future, this would also get you running trains sooner so you can learn 1st hand, all the ins and outs of this hobby. This way if you decide you want a different building method you dont have to start all over. Depending on where you live there is ground frost heaves, rain washouts, etc which may alter which building method you want in your final design. I am not however trying to tell you such a large layout is wrong or shouldnt be built, I for one wish I could build such a large layout.
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