Lionel and MTH O Scale Train Layout - 4'x7' Completely Redesigned

Here is the video you were waiting for... I completely redesigned my previous 4 x 8 foot layout to make a 4 x 7 foot layout. I also finally put it on a table and routed all the wiring to be more efficient. I am now running one oval of Lionel O36 Fastrack powered by a MTH Z1000 ZController. The Lionel, MTH, and Plasticville buildings are powered by 2 Lionel CW-80 Transformers.

M&Ms Trolley is from MTH #30-4191. Most of the figures are Lionel Pewter Hand-painted sets. Disney figures and vehicles are from random sources. Curved tunnel is Model Power #6091.

Steam Engine is MTH Tinplate Traditions #10-3002-1 plus 800 Series Freight Set #10-1042.

Thanks for watching.

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[grizzleybearz282004]

those neg- and pos+ wire bloxks what are they called?!! i want to get them plaease let me know ASAP! and how much did radio shack charge you for each or dose it come a a set with as both togther?!!

[cheezmo2k]

"Barrier Strip" Part # 274-670

"Jumper Strip" Part # 274-650

they were a couple bucks each... not expensive.

Loosen all screws in Barrier Strip. Insert Jumper Strip into one side of the Barrier Strip. Insert wire connections (all positive +) on other side of Barrier Strip. Use one open connection (any one) to route to the transformer output (Positive). Tighten all screws.

Repeat with another Barrier and Jumper Strip for the (negative) wire connections.

[cheezmo2k]

Continued... Turn on transformer and light up the set... I am not an electrician so make sure all your connections are good before powering up. Don't cross up the positive and negative connections :) or you will have an unwanted fireworks display.

[cheezmo2k]

sigzor... I did have to put a jumper strip into each terminal block. Thanks for asking.

Remember to use one terminal for the positive connections and a separate one for the negative connections.

[milkandbeer4907]

Good stuff, I kind of regret going the route I went with my 4x8. I went with 4x8 so I could get it up the stairs when I move. It has gotten way too heavy for that to be an option. I should have just built it larger using the folding table method! Check one of my videos and you will see what I mean

[cheezmo2k]

@milkandbeer4907

I looked at your video. I love the realism of your landscaping. Also, that Alton train you have is excellent and hard to find. Great stuff!!!

[sigzor302620]

Hey cheezmo2k, buddy, I got all the parts you provided from Radio Shack. It saves me time cause Home Depot had 12 position barrier strips but no jumpers even though the people over there told me how to make my own jumpers. But who wants to do more work if somebody else has a better solution. Check out my YT video called MTH Penn Freight. I just started to build my own layout on a 4x8 benchwork. Thanks again for your info here.

[sigzor302620]

@cheezmo2k But now that I know thyey make those jumper strips I will provide the part numbers and buy them. Thanks again for providing those part numbers.

[sigzor302620]

@cheezmo2k Oh, wow. I didn't realize that Radio Shack made those jumper strips that you gave the part numbers. I went to my local Radio Shack and yes they had the barrier strips which are small and easy to hide under your table but the guy didn't know about a jumper strip. I can't believe that Radio Shack has so many people working there stores with very limited or no background on electronics. And I didn't insist whether they had those jumper strips.

[sigzor302620]

@cheezmo2k Thanks. The jumper set-up is the only thing I'm not too sure how to do. But I guess I will figure it out once I have everything I'm going to light on my bench-work. If you plan to make another video about just wiring, I know a lot of people here could benefit from a basic tutorial about lighting/wiring. Thanks for sharing this great video of your wonderful layout. MTH really makes nice trains and accessories, but their customer service needs a lot of work.

[rw93003]

Nice....the layout and the video....

[lionellance]

Great job ! Thanks for sharing...