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Chris, Randy made some good points I cannot find much to add to it. You mentioned a time frame of 15-20 hours. I would not worry about that too much.. you see, it can easily take a hour to carefully assemble a Accurail Frieght car kit, check the coupler heights, ensure that the wheels track true to gauge, that the car has all the parts properly installed and that it fits your overall "Theme" Researching a locomotive, and track etc is very good too. Try to use "code" 83 track. Atlas makes a durable line that is not too expensive. Remember to use 22 inch radius if you can, many of today's locomotives will not accept shorter radii very well. Ignore the rivalry between the DCC Knights and the Throttle Barons. Technology changes as we age and some of us find it "IF it aint broke dont fix it" I will admit that it is very exciting and wonderful new things that we can do with DCC. but bottom dollar is what I can spend a month in the store. One more item, go slowly and test fit the track and test each switch and connection as you go. It is much easier to fix a problem BEFORE you pernamently fasten the rail to the table. Do not be frusterated by minor setbacks and kinks. It is all part of the fun to find and isolate and finally fix problems. Have Fun, and let us know what grade you earned. Lee
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