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DSOLSI, Welcome! It sounds like you got a good beginning already done for you...! For Q#1 - there are many Internet retailers who sell track. Go to the Atlas web site (www.atlasrr.com) and check in their on-line catalog for the part you need. (I am assuming that your track is Atlas. If not, you might need to do a bit more research. In most cases, the manufacturer name is on the bottom of the track. You can also use the Atlas catalog to determine what your green and black electrical switches are - I am guessing they are either for block control, or simple on/off switches. However, before you rip up track, and for Q#2, I would refer you to some of the electrical wiring books published by Kalmbach, and available on the parent site of this forum (www.trains.com). There are a number available, but choose one that appeals to you, with articles and style that you can "easily sigest". I am not a fan of electrical stuff, and so lots of diagrams appeal to me...! You might also check your local library. The basic way of wiring a layout has not changed for decades, so even if the books are old, they probably are still relevant. Two caveats - watch out for wiring for DCC, and for three-rail. These will not be helpful, unless you have those types of control for your train. Good luck! Don't be afraid to ask more questions! Andrew
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