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Hi, This is the first time I have posted on this form. So, let me take a moment to introduce myself before I ask a few questions. I have been interest in garden railroading for a number of years, subscribing to Garden Railways magazine and dreaming of eventually building my own logging era railroad. However, due to working long hours and not really having a good place to set it up, it has not happened. I have been limited to the train under the Christmas tree, and one time setting everything up in the living room and dinning room (I have a great, understand wife). But, that got old and boring very quickly. Plus, the grandkids kept stepping on the track, etc. Things have changed. I have retired and we have moved to the country with about 3 acres of land with lots of deer and other wildlife in Howell, Michigan. Also, lots of snow! I have 3 locations that I am considering for the railroad. 2 locations, including the preferred one do not have the option of electricity to power the train. The least desirable could have electricity, but it would not be an easy task and would limit the size of the layout. Current equipment: · Collection of assorted LGB track and switches. · Bachmann Shay, Climax, and 2 2-6-0 Moguls. Plus the train that was purchased by wife and real started it all, the Polar Express train set for under the tree. · Few assorted cars. · One small power supply that came with the Polar Express train set. I am strongly leaning toward a battery powered, remote control engine with sound. However, I do not want to use one of my current engines for my first project for the obvious reason that I do not want to screw it up. I am considering using either a Bachmann 2-6-0 Mining Mogul or Annie 4-6-0 which appears to be used frequently for this type of use. Questions: · Has anyone converted a Mining Mogul to remote control with battery power and Sierra sound? Or any thoughts you may have on doing that or are any published set of instructions? · What size/voltage battery packs do I need? Do they have to be removed to charge them? I assume that locating them in the engine is best because of improving the engines traction. I know Garden Railways had series on battery power, but since moving I have not been able to find the magazines. It seems like I spend more time looking for stuff since moving than actually working on a project. · If my first conversion is successful, can the components be used in another locomotive at a later date? · If I were to put everything in the tender, could I use that tender with other engines? · How do you control deer damage to the layout, especially the track? Thank you for your input. Chris
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