Friend hired a layout electrician to do his and that just about broke the bank. It takes next-to-forever and the hourly rate for the experts ain't cheeeep.
Makes me feel better about the days I spend under the bench as a DIY project. The radio suggestion from you-all works great!
So is having the "away time". oh oh .. maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that part ... 
Originally Posted by MilwRdPaul:
No matter how I try to make it simple, wiring is the worst part of having a layout. I know it's necessary, but I think I would hire an electrician if I ever had to do it all over again! Everything else about model trains is total enjoyment for me.
