0n30 outside?

[Doug]

I am new to Bachmann Railroading.
Question
Can a on30 Spectrum DCC-Sound Equipped T-Boiler Two Truck Shay
be used outside for a garden railroad?

[richG]

You might consider the ON30 forum, but yes, you can run them outside. Just keep the track clean and watch out for critters. Some people run HO, and O scale outdoors.

Rich

[RAM]

You can but it is not made to run out side

[jsmvmd]

Anyone try battery power in these critters? Is it practical?

For instance, I found a good article for battery power in O gauge.

Best Wishes,

Jack

[ebtnut]

As a rule, there is zero room for any battery that would be big enough to run the loco for more than a couple of minutes.  You could semi-permanently couple a box car to the loco with a decent sized battery inside, but you would have to wire it into the loco. 

[rustyrails]

Conventional wiring would not be bothered by the elements, except for squirrels...squirrels ate my trailer wiring.  sheesh.  LGB used to sell a throttle that could stay out in the weather...all the 110 volt wiring was indoors, but the throttle, which only carried track voltage, could be left out.  It looked a little like a bus stop as I recall.  If your spouse is into gardening, outdoor model railroading is a great way to get her involved with the hobby.  Interesting topic little trains in the great outdoors.