Thanks, Hunt.  I will check it out.    Everyone here is so helpful. 

Thank you, Loco Bill!!   I bought a starter train set just so I could have something to play with, then ordered the brass track separately to put outside.  I checked my boxes and didn't see anything, but who knows, I might have been "track blind".  I am grateful to have found this forum to have folks to network with!  I don't know ANYONE that has a garden railroad, so I am bravely (stupidly?!?!) plunging forward on my own....LOL

I appreciate any and all advice!  Looking forward to playing with my train!

CRB

Thank you, hunt!  I don't own any allen wrenches and wondered if that might be what I needed, but wasn't sure.  I assumed if something special was needed, the track pieces would come with it, but one never knows.  I will (im)patiently await the arrival of the UPS man with goodies. 

Please be kind, I have become obsessed with the concept of garden railroading and have purchased my first ever train.  I have ordered some brass track and am waiting for more pieces to arrive.  My question is this.....what type of screwdriver/wrench do I need to screw the track pieces together?  Is there a special one that is sold somewhere?  Remember....be kind....I'm new and a total novice.