Thanks Jerry,
that does make sense.  I guess my thought process was to try and keep the wiring at a minimum. That most likely will be an impossibility.  Unfortunately, I am just starting this hobby, I saw on ebay some bachman power supplys with accessory hookups.  I was just going to purchase one of those.  From what I have been reading from Chris Lane's EZ Model Railroad book, I can set up numerous switches on a single accessory outlet.  I guess if it gets more complicated, I can always purchase another powerpack.  Just would hate to have these things lying all over the place.  I am sure wires, power supplys will be everywhere.   I am also sure there is a better way to do it.  I just don't have the experience.  But it is very fascinating. 

John.

I am having trouble figuring out how to connect the two bare wires to the AC of my powerpack.  I have EZ Commander Set up.  I have the green wire attached to the supplied switch, and the red terminal attached to the switch.  From what I am reading, I am suppose to attach the bear wires to the AC terminals of my powerpack.  But I really don't see AC terminals on the EZ commander.  Any suggestions on what I need to do from here. I just don't see that anywhere to hook these wires up too.

Well, I live in the Parkersburg, Vienna Area.  Right on the ohio river.  There is a train that goes by there everyday.  Kinda funny, in town, the train is elevated as it goes through town. 

I really do appreciate everybody's input.  I live in West Virginia, so I might try and see what railroads ran around here.  I did find an actualy train hobby shop only four miles from where I live.  I am going to check it out on Friday.   It seems like quite a place.  He has an actual railroad crossing sign with the lights and bar that moves up and down when you enter his driveway.   Please keep sending me the info and I will definately buy a railroad book or two.  It seems like such a great hobby.  I am like a big kid and just want to enjoy my childhood again.  Like most children, had a little train set the went around the christmas tree.  It wasn't much, but I did enjoy it and I've always been fascinated by trains.

Again, I appreciate everybody's time, alot of good suggestions and looks like everybody put alot of effort into steering me into the right direction.

John.

That makes sense, I guess having a high quality "locomotive" might be better for expansion, inclines, etc.  Compared to a train set.  I guess I just don't want to spend on something that I might get tired on shortly, but sometimes that can be the fun of something.  I guess there really isn't a wrong way of going about this.  I just seem some of these layouts on youtube and a person can get ahead of themselves thinking "I can do that", while Im sure its possible, alot of planning and hours got into it Im sure.

Ok, well Im new to this hobby and to be quite honest, I really don't know where to begin.  I think, just from doing some research, the HO scale would be best.  I am like everyone, working on a budget, I see online and on this website, train sets, and just locomotives.  Some of the "locomotives are very pricey"  More than the train sets, in some cases.  I guess what I am looking to do is have a maybe an oval, or an oval with some sort of incline.  Maybe if I get really into it and not too frustrated, two tracks.  But where do I begin?  What train would some of you guys recommend?    Ireally don't know too much about wiring, but I guess that would come with some time and reading instructions ( I assuming for more complicated structures)