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<P>Man oh man do I have a lot to learn. I've been reading through this forum seeking tips and advice on how best to proceed with my own outdoors RR layout. I've almost come to the conclusion it is too complicated for a simple minded jarhead like me.</P> <P>Here's the thing: I plan to run a simple system using a Bachmann 4-6-0 Big Hauler Engine. My space is quite large measuring appx. 24x24' square. It is all level although filled with many garden plants, ground cover, a few trees, pathways and flower beds.</P> <P>Track is a question - Flex or fixed? Brand or Mfg best for outdoor use? Curve radius? Roadbed preparation, what materials? What is DC and DCC all about? Explaine turnouts with and without frogs? Power supplys, what should I use to operate just one train, for now, but two or more for later? How do you operate more than one train on the layout at the same time?</P> <P>These are just a few of the questions I've come up with since reading the messages on the forum.</P> <P>I thought I could just purchase a train set, lay some track, plug it in and presto, instance garden RR!</P> <P>HA............... </P>
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