@Mark Oles posted:Hi Jeff,
There are a few forums out there to discuss G scale trains. I have been part of various forums since the late 1990s and they have changed quite a bit over the years.
What kind of questions do you have?
Hi Mark:
I am not doing anything real special, but my wife (and I) are wanting to put up a small G gauge track inside my work shop. I am wondering what type of track to use, brass or steel, and I have heard comments about the track needing quite a bit of upkeep to keep the electrical contact in check. i.e. cleaning the rail fairly often. Since this set up I am proposing is high up, I hate to think of climbing up on a ladder and reaching around to clean track. Also, some friends of mine suggest going with battery operated systems so as to not have to worry about electrical connections and rail needing cleaning. One of my friends has a Bachman Spectrum Shay which he intends to give to me, and would put in a battery system. I need to know how much a system costs, and if it is a real good idea for my situation. This layout will not be anything fancy, just want to have a dog bone loop to enjoy a G gauge in the work shop.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
