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I began building a model railroad (HO) with my father about 20 yrs. ago. The layout is on a 4x8 sheet of plywood, and is derrived from a step-by-step how-to guide. (That is also at LEAST 20 yrs. old.) My plan is to expand it another 8' , then another 16' down another wall. The layout accounted for expansion, so I should be able to incorporate the existing track fairly easily. Now heres the problem... I'm 28 years old, and if you do the math, I was about 8 years old when my dad and I began it, and about 10 when we stopped working on it and hung it in the garage. Since I don't really remember much of the wiring and electrical work (lol), that is my main problem. I guess it would be most helpful if there was a website or something that has a good tutorial, or something like that. The main questions I have are: How much track can be run on a single Rheostat or control or power supply, or whatever there are called now (like I said the book I do have is over 20 years old!). What size power supply should I get? I appreciate the help, Eric PS: The track still works after being dormant for 18years!! I guess 8 year olds can built a train set, but 28 year olds cant!!
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