Thanks Hunt, that clears it up.

I'm assuming by everything I've read that Bachmann Large Scale trains are in fact G scale. Just curious why Bachmann refers to them as Large Scale instead of G? If I assumed wrong, you know what they say about assuming. LOL

Thanks to all, for the input. I have been reading as much as possible before starting this long term project. I'm kinda of in a hold till after Christmas. Too much going on to get started. Once we are done with the Holidays, we are starting. I'll try not to make the same mistakes, but no promises.

We have been doing a Christmas village around the tree for years. We live in Pomona Ca, and see the local fairs garden rail every year. We decided as a family project that we wanted to do one in our yard. Based on what I have read so far G Scale is the way to go. Are Bachmann G scale train sets ok to run outside? I know I will have to change out the track, but was curious about Engine and cars. Thanks in advance.