Model Railroad VLog: Wiring: Part 2

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A funny thing happened on the way to doing a series on ballasting track. I realized I should probably run feeder wires from the track to the main bus before mucking things up with ballast(D'oh). This series on wiring this part of my model railroad is the result.

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[CLowery15]

I'm running DC, but would like to know where you start and end the main bus (14AWG) wiring? This way I can draw up the wiring plan for my layout.

thanks

[thebige61]

@CLowery15 there really is no start or end to it. the main bus I'm using is just left over wire I had from re-wiring my house. I just ran a length of it alone the layout and then connected the main feed from my DCC unit close to the middle of the main bus.

[vaspas179]

why didnt u just use a wire tap

[thebige61]

@vaspas179 ome one else suggested that earlier. I'l probably use those from now on. I've never been big on wiring.

[SaberTanker22]

is digitrax good for starter in dcc layout.

[thebige61]

It's and EASY DCC power booster

[shooter5543]

well what are you using for a power booster sorry im kinda noobish when it comes to this

[thebige61]

It's gets power from the power booster.

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[shooter5543]

where does the main bus start where does it get the power from ?

[thebige61]

> surely its easier to use suitcase connectors?

True. I'll probably use them for my next wiring project.

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