Matt
Norm's rail-bender is very well made - and very easy to use. It can be found at:
http://www.choochoostuff.com/O...AL-TRACK-BENDER.html
As for the posts - I am ending up with two different types of posts. Both have isolation components on top, with one allowing for wire to pass through for track power, switches, etc. (and its telescopic to boot!) Even with the isolation, I still have some concerns about shock.
Lately I have been intensely focused on a post mounting that doesn't involve holes with concrete all over the yard. My days of lugging 80 lb bags of concrete for work or pleasure are down to about zero. 
Besides, a 9" hole that is 30" deep and filled with concrete for a 24" post is a bit overkill for this. I looked at some earth screw anchors - but the "drill" would have been a bear to handle. Trestles would look cool - but I think it would begin to look more like a roller coaster!
Lastly, I'm looking at CVP products in Richardson, Tx for operation and control. They are local to me - and have been hugely helpful in answering my 20 million questions.
Now if I could just figure out how to squeeze more hours out of a day.....
