[ftauss]

I have a Piko engine and Piko and LGB cars. Can I just lay the track directly on the ground for a temporary Christmas display or do I need something under it?

Are any of the G scale transformers/power packs water proof enough to be left outside to run the trains?

Thank you.

 

[Big Ed]

I have a Piko engine and Piko and LGB cars. Can I just lay the track directly on the ground for a temporary Christmas display or do I need something under it?

Are any of the G scale transformers/power packs water proof enough to be left outside to run the trains?

Thank you.

They do make weather resistant transformers, but as far as being totally waterproof I don't think so. Some will build a waterproof box to place it in.

What kind of ground do you have? Grassy? Stones?
How big are you planning?

 

[ftauss]

It's just in front of the walk. Grass.

 

[J.Albert1949]

I wouldn't leave any power pack for model RR equipment outside.
Just disconnect it when you're done and take it back inside.
Trains, too.

 

[Gramps]

I have seen a temporary G scale layout on grass but I would not recommend it. I always took the controller and trains inside when not running.