You are most welcome, and I did fail to mention your 4-6-0 locomotive from the Cowcatcher set has the latest version 5 chassis. This chassis has proven to be extremely reliable and with proper care and maintenance can be expected to be long lasting. It should also work very well on your layout. The key to any large scale layout enjoyment is the track. You will have a flat layout and this is an advantage to running. Time spent making sure track connections are tight and properly aligned with absolutely no kinks will be critical to your enjoyment. I always recommend using rail clamps, this especially true on a suspended layout. Also remember that the little power supply that came with your set is only 1 AMP. If your suspended layout will be considerably longer than the track that came with the set and you add more cars to your train I would recommend getting a 5 AMP power supply and controller. The steel alloy track that came with your set is hollow and subject to rust and will wear quickly. Brass or Stainless Steel track is a must. in your design efforts if it is at all possible try to use wider radius curves than the curve track in your set. While track cleaning is always a less enjoyable part of model railroading it is a must For reliable running. As a result I always recommend stainless steel track for great conductivity and needing less cleaning than brass track.
Remember there are also no silly, dumb or stupid questions just questions. Most of the members of this forum are more than happy to respond to newcomers questions.
Having passed on my old man's advice, I would love to see how your layout progresses and especially love to see how you as a model maker will integrate scenery.
Happy Railroading.
Bill
Remember there are also no silly, dumb or stupid questions just questions. Most of the members of this forum are more than happy to respond to newcomers questions.
Having passed on my old man's advice, I would love to see how your layout progresses and especially love to see how you as a model maker will integrate scenery.
Happy Railroading.
Bill