Thanks, I will look at the tender; track pickup was more of what I had in mind.

I just got back to model RR, this time N scale. I would like to try and add a light to a caboose,  but looking for the best way to open it. It appears the tabs maybe glued, any suggestions? Also, what would be a good way for picking up track power?

Thanks.

Thanks to all, looks like Kato track it will be.

Thanks for the info, I was able to quickly lay out a setup using Kato track with  AnyRail: 20170 (8 pcs) 2000 (8 pcs) 20172 (2 pcs), looks like it it is possible for that 16x60 space.  I have a  Backmann  Durango Silverton set.  Is it possible to interhange Kato with Backmann track pieces, I was thinking of just using the radius tracks(20170) if possible, other  than that I will have to buy all Kato track  Thanks.

I am interested in setting up an N scale train on the fireplace mantel, I have 16" x 60" area, can I fit an "oval" in that area?  Thanks.