So, I spent about 4 months doing research, and decided to take the route of anabolics.
STATS: 49 y/o, 5'9", 158 (starting wt), 31.5"waist, BF% approx 12.

My Cycle Plan: Combination of Test-E and Tren.
Test-E: 300mg / wk (adminstered 150mg/2x/wk) and
Tren: 40mg every other day (so, 1st week=120mg, 2nd week 160mg, etc)

Workout: 4days of workout followed by 1 day rest.
Workout is 5 body regions -- Legs/Glutes; Upper Traps/Delts; Chest; Lats/Rhomboids/Lower Back; Bi's/Tri's.
12-15 min slow cardio pre-workout. Afternoon visit to gym every other day -- concentrate on Abs/Core will burn an additional 400-500 cals w/ various cardio.

Diet: Consuming 3000 cals/day (though a bit difficult for me) --
15-20% fat
40-40(45)% Carb/Protein (tend to be shy of carbs unless I'm sure they're quality carbs)

I have just completed my 2nd week, and have the following results:
Noticeable change in body "shape" -- broader shoulders/torso. ONLY 2-3 pounds in weight gain (which I would think is at least 50% water weight).
My strength gains during the workouts are REAL though -- 10-15% more than pre-cycle.
Also -- my energy level (especially during workout) is phenomenol.

Post workout -- I eat, and take a nap.

My question/request for feedback --
Shouldn't I expect greater gains in weight? My goal is, once cycle is complete, is to "net" 10 more pounds (be at 165-168). I'm feeling unsure if I'm on the right track, because my understanding is that I would need to gain at least 20 pounds during cycle to eventually level out "netting" 10 pounds of good weight.

Thanks for feedback/advice.