thank you so much for your help.. I am still pretty much in the dark.. If I can get just one train running on the 72 foot track.. I will be so happy.. and I will use the wire to keep it up on the shelves I will build.  after I get better at it.. I would maybe try for the second train.. do you have any ideas for the right train to buy? I like the Bachmann White Christmas Express or the Plainsman which are very close in apparence. I wish there was a dealership of G scale trains around here or a local club.. I ive in Fredonia NY.. I see there will be a Train Show in Hamburg NY whcih is only 30 minutes form me.. it will be Feb 18-19.. so I plan to go there.. but I would like to have a train by then.. but I will take my time and do it right.. I just need some help !!  :-) Thank you again for your help.. and any ideas.. I sure welcome them.. any at all!!! ~ray

I am just starting with big scale trains.. the G-scale. I have a room 16X20 and would like to have a train go around near the ceiling.. the shelves will be no problem to install.. but what do I need in regard to a train that can go about 72 feet.. i would need 72 feet of track.. and I like the G-scale trains that look old fashion.. I like the White Christmas Express or the Plainsman.. can these trains run that distance? Can I get both and space them just right so they both can run on the track? I need help to know what to do and get started.. can anyone help me out?? Thank you so much... ~ray  "perenoel"  :-)