thank you for the assist.  I will advise as soon as I have time to change the location and do as you have suggested. 

I am new to all of this as my son was given a large quantity of tracks, trains and other great things by a family friend who was thinning out their collection.  I have assembled the track but am unsure of the wiring.  I have two Bachmann "5" hobby transformers.  I have tried to logically wire these up to the track without success.  I have manged to get power to the train as it will buzz but will not move.  It would also seem that the transformers will not shut down when in the off position.  I wired the system to the "AC" side of the terminal as it has a "DC" side as well.  If I had some instruction books or manuals that would help.  Also does it matter that the track is sitting on a carpeted floor as we are not near the stage permanency.  I will appreciate any and all the help I can get.  Thank you all for he consideration.