Thanks for the tip. Will give it a try
Have you tried contacting the European Train Enthusiasts group?
http://www.ete.org/
I've seen their layout at a number of shows, and I think they use Maerklin track. I believe the New England chapter will be in West Springfield in a couple of weeks for the Amherst show.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
I am going digital with my old Maerklin M-track set. I have two M - C bridging sections. Question: is there a limit as regards total length of M-track that can be connected to C-track provided the two bridging tracks are at both ends?