I have found several engines at garage sales. With no I.D. with them, is there a way I can identify them?  Yes, am new at this, am reading lots, but best help has come from real people, lol. Hope to hear there is a silhoutte guide like the one one airplane or ship spotters used. I know, best of luck. Thanks for the help a lot of you have given me on other topics.

Thanks to all who replied and hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving.
     You have confirmed what I knew, just didn't know it.  Guess my Tehachapi Loop will need some careful experimentation.  Thanks again and bestb regards, David.

I asked a similar question. Go to "General Discussion" and look for the question from packertrain. Maybe it will help. Good luck. --David

I was directed to send this question to the N section. I did so yeaterday will 31 looks and no replies.
     How many cars can an analog engine pull? (No, not a joke). Will adding engines to pull a single train actually increase the pulling power? Hopefully thanks for a reply are in store this time.

How do I know how many cars I can pull with a single engine? Is as simple as whatever works?  I ask because I am doing an N scale layout of the Tahachapi Loop and some other more worldwide "challenges".
     As I am new to this (I know patience is key for the building part) I am wondering how much track one transformer will power. And, do I need one transformer per track and keep them seperated though the layout will look integrated?
     Thanks for any help. PLease email me ([email protected]) if you like.

Ditto. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

New N scaler here. Started layout. Can I run only one train per power pack or can I run several?  Also how many feet of track can one power pack power? Thanks and please email me ([email protected]) if you wish. Happy thanksgiving, David