First I am a complete Newby. I bought my first G scale LGB set this December and now I am bit. So I ordered a 4-4-0 American locomotive from HLW. I just got it yesterday. I plan on putting in a wireless receiver and run in on batteries. I have an area that is 20’ by 50’ where I can build an outdoor railroad. My loco is a D&RGW and I have been reading about the D&RG narrow gauge. I would love to build a point to point railroad to bring in coal, timber and other supplies/materials from point A and drop them off at appropriate warehouses or other receiving buildings at point B. I would also like to be able to expand later into point C that will be my Christmas Village for running the train at Christmas time down that line. I am thinking on elevating the area some 3 ft with pavers and filling in with dirt. I like this concept better than just laying in on the ground (no offense meant for those of you how do). I think it will be a better visual display. While train operations will be important I would like to entertain party guests with just the train “chasing it’s caboose” some times.
I have seen some excellent layout suggestions here. So I am asking for suggestions for my rr.
Thanks in advance for those who take the time to help a lost newby.
Gil V.