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I’ve wondered if I should replace my outdoor Garden layout with three rail.  Seeing what you are doing, convinces me it is a doable project.  I already have an elevated garden layout, replacing with three rail track, using the same wiring as that for the garden trails would not be difficult.  A late summer project I think.  Thanks for the pictures and idea.  Except I will need about 750 feet of Atlas to replace the G track!  

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@Rich N. posted:

I’ve wondered if I should replace my outdoor Garden layout with three rail.  Seeing what you are doing, convinces me it is a doable project.  I already have an elevated garden layout, replacing with three rail track, using the same wiring as that for the garden trails would not be difficult.  A late summer project I think.  Thanks for the pictures and idea.  Except I will need about 750 feet of Atlas to replace the G track!  

Rich, I've always wanted an outdoor layout. When I tore my large Atlas layout down and bought another home, I went to HO Marklin. I had about 1000' feet of Atlas and decided to go with it. The loco's will be battery operated. There is a company called 'Dead Rail" that I'm looking into that uses a 14.9 V lithium battery to operate 0 gauge, 3 rail trains.

@RSJB18 posted:

They do....not sure how effective it would be though......

LIONEL TRAINS 54 BALLAST TAMPER UNIT

Seriously though, I love what you're doing. Having the track elevated above the surrounding grade will prevent most water problems. Dead rail is a home run too!

Bob

Thanks! Haha, I think that figure has long retired by now 😂

Bob, the entire pit is filled in with gravel. All water will seep through it.

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