Ok, we have 10 acres in the middle of Wisconsin. I have very old American Flyer HO Set (circa 1948) and a newer On30 Bachmann Silver Series "Colorado & Southern" and two really old 4 x 8 layouts with 35 year old plaster mountains no less --Hoo Hah! No G Scale --yet. Want to start planning a logging camp/train route with tressles, etc and run it through the woods. (1) Do I want standard G scale or narrow guage? (2) What's a good starter --Heisler? (3) Do I want real steam so I don't have to worry about extending power into the woods? (I have Garden Railways subscription and am reviewing articles but need some input from you who have done this please). I have new smaller electric chain saw which is great at cutting up smaller logs for the firplace AND for the train! What do you burn in a "steamer"? Could I use little, cut-up pieces of wood. Wow, that would be cool. Let me know what you experts think please.
JimE, The "Pirate" (I also sail on Lake Michigan, hence the nick-name).