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I have read many strands on here but have questions, if explained on other strands please tell me which ones. I am an experinced HO modeler, love gardening (for the last 2 years), wife put 2 & 2 together and got me an USA GP7 for christmas (got to LOVE the wife!) I have been toying with this idea of a garden railroad since I bought a house 2 years ago, so I have a basic layout idea in mind. I plan an layout around the yard (40x70 approx) etc eventually. Questions #1 I plan to go wireless- I've done basic wiring (HO and house wiring), sound a lot easier than cleaning track -plus I plan on snow trains. I want to know various methods R/C car batts, aristo crafts stuff, etc and how long they last in locos and which transmitters to use and how far transmitters work. #2 I have a dog (45lb Standard Poodle) who loves to run, and run and run (he will thow 1"+ rocks several feet when he starts running) will track joiners (HO name), or the clamps, or what to keep the track in place. #3 balast -just give me a good ref book, mag, etc that will meet #2 and give good drainage etc in Iowa (weather from approx 100+ to -10 degrees, with ususally 90+ humidity ) my soil can be a bit swampy in spring.- thankfully no standing water but my neighbor does get 1-2" standing water in the back of his yard each spring (about 1' lower than my yard) #4 which track to use, I dont think Im gonna care about conductivity assuming I stay with #1. but looks and #2, lawn mowers, etc damage. Ive read several times LGB switches are best, but is that for workings or electricty, or price #5 I plan to build a (locked) shed to store cars-poss locos (covered all sides, slightly raised ( approx 3") on the long side but on the ground, but they would still be subject to humidity/temp changes, will they be ok in there, (receivers, electronics, rust) do I need fans etc any help appricidated[:D]
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