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Dave, if you plan on installing a catenary system, going for a proven and tested manufacturer is a good choice. There are several different makes available. Best known appears to be Marklin, but it is actually designed to be used with Marklin´s C-Gleis track system. While it could certainly be adapted for use with other track, it is also one of the more expensive systems. Viessmann is nearly the same as Marklin, equally elaborate, designed for 2-rail track systems, and a little cheaper. Viessmann products are available from <a href="https://www.reynaulds.com/catalog/dept_374.aspx" target="_blank">Reynold´s</a> and other sources. <a href="http://www.peco-uk.com/page.asp?id=catenary" target="_blank">Peco </a>from UK has just recently released their own catenary system, which is based on UK prototype. I have not found a source in the US other than Walthers, but they are quite a few online shops in the UK happy to do business with US customers. Last but not least there is Sommerfeldt - the most delicate and difficult to install catenary system with a great variety of different European prototypes. Sommerfeldt is really a chore to install and extremely pricey. Available from <a href="http://www.eurorailhobbies.com/products.asp?mn=24&ca=32&sc=HO" target="_blank">eurailhobbies </a>and other US sources. There is a hitch to all of these systems. Based on European prototypes with a much lower clearing profile than US railroads have, they look out of place and prohibit the use of bi-level equipment. You would have to fashion your own masts to bring the the wires up to a more correct height. <a href="http://www.modelmemories.com/hocat.htm" target="_blank">Model Memories</a> has a catenary system based on the N.Y., N.H. & H. RR - worth taking a look at. It may be a little old fashioned, but it is much closer to the real thing in your country, than any of the European brands.
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