Shelf O gauge layout - power concerns
John - your wires should not be visible to observers if you run them on the top of the shelf tucked against the wall.
On a different note, 80W should handle a single engine train just fine even with a few lit passenger cars. The key is keeping the track...
Oregon Pass Lines
I built the Oregon Pass Lines in 1989 along with my 12 yr old son at the time. He is now in his own home and has the layout in his basement although it has not been re-assembled and made operational since he moved in a few years ago.
I found that the layout was moderately...
Hello - I just joined this forum today as a potential casual member. My hobby is Large scale (garden) railroading. I have also been a Lionel/o27 model train enthusiast and dabbled in HO and N for a while.
GBB