I'm already bored with my existing layout and want to build another one. My problem is that I'm out of room and the wife won't concede on giving me another room. So I thought a small switching layout would be nice. I have several questions but first is that since the tracks don't complete a circle, how is it powered? I run DCC on my other one, can I still power a switching layout the same way?

Thanks-Tim

Good morning everyone. What is/are the must have references for rolling stock? I am looking to identify pieces and need the best references. Thanks a lot, and keep tracking.

I know that a number of you have said that you will be attending the Proto Rails Convention in Cocoa Beach, Fl next Thursday (1/9) through Saturday (1/11).  Some have expressed interest in possibly visiting my layout on Sunday 1/12.  First of all, everybody is welcome to visit me Sunday afternoon.  If you intent to visit me please feel free to email me by clicking on my user name and then "Contact".  Of course you can also get with me during the convention to let me know.

I'm not sure if this is in the right forum, but here goes.  I joined a couple of weeks ago, as I really like the magazine.  Great topics, ideas, and methods.

I live in SE. WI.  I'm a retired cement finisher, so now I have the time for my trains!

The link below is a tour of my small, "L" shaped, "dog bone" layout, starting from the right to left.  I use DC and a Digitrax Super Empire Builder DCC.  NEVER both at the same time.