Dear Brian,
Welcome to the O scale 2 rail Fraternity !!!
You are very fortunate to live in a area that appears to have cluster of 2 railers and I believe by the postings on this forum a mighty fine modular group.
I think you will find joining and contributing to that group will fulfill your desire of running your loco and socialize and learn about the O scale community. Also your being a beer crafter doesn't hurt either!!
My layout at my home is a modest 12x18 and is capable of operating 2 trains DCC- loco restrictions at 2-8-2 and SD9 and fulfills my needs.
I am very much AOK with this as I am also a member of the Cherry Valley Model RR Club -DCC Layout size 28x76 in Merchantville NJ- about an hour away from my home, which I can operate my largest locomotives in my collection and I also enjoy the fellowship and knowledge of my fellow members.
Division Point makes a beautiful model of the CNW cabooses and you will need about 25-30 cars for the H to pull.
And you thought you would have ONLY one locomotive !!!!
Once again, Welcome to our Great Scale.
John P.Dunn Sr. President CVMRR
