dcc layout / how i run power from bus to block

just a quick look at how i run the power from the bus to the trackwork , just a few temp connections.
i forgot to show the connection from bus to controller,same method really just last block has no next length of bus, so thats where i connected the controller wires....sorry about voice over its my debut at doing a talkie maybe the last too lol, hope this helps a few people

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[Railenthusiast1967]

I've used a similiar system before on one or two layouts, though one drawback to

the "chocolate block" connectors is that the screws/wire can occasionally come loose - and Sods Law, this happened to me at a show once, and the result was a sudden "power cut". Not good when the public are looking on! So on a new layout I've just started recently, I've used some tag strip which I purchased at a show, and which had been redundant for a while. I found these are really effective (and strong).

[uzyadadi]

@Railenthusiast1967 yes ive seen a few methods but this works ok for now i was going to use a sort off scotch clip or crimp splice connectors but i have access to these blocks for free so thats 1 reason i used them lol.

i may upgrade at some point later as its easy to access but while its running ok il make do for now.

[uzyadadi]

no worrys mate its probly not how every1 does it but its easy n works gd luck with it

[Railenthusiast1967]

@uzyadadi Yes, I've found by and large, that "choccy block" connectors do work well, and you're right, there are quite a few methods, but as you say, best to go with whatever what suits you/what works best. I ran out of "choccy block" type connectors (all used up on previous layouts!), hence my reason to try tag strip. I've found with this, once the wires are place and soldered, thats it, they will not come out, except by the application of a fair bit of brute force.

[bloodmarine77]

right i understand now.what i didnt understand was how you got power to each individual block but i see you just loop one block to another.thanks for sharing.