My layout scenery

Hi everyone

I’ve had a model railroad for some time and with the help of a generous neighbor and a hobby expo and my dad, I’ve gotten impressive cars and even some buildings and other things that are either unused or not yet built (road system, lumber plant, shed, u get the point) I have mixed up stuff ranging from an Acela to a CSX engine with “Spirit of Tampa” written on it to (no kidding) a cleaning car. I use E-Z track and want to go get one of those electric grade crossings with lihts and gates and all that, but my dad says they weren’t suited for EZ track. Any insight? Also, I keep reading in all these magazines about trains crossing all parts of America and I am currently trying to compromise city and country with an industry and railyard, but am restricted to 4x8 or 4x10 and everything I put up must be able to be put in the garage until I can have my own room.Any ideas or tips on any of the above appreciated --Francis799 CSX shall rule us all Mwaha ha ha ha ha