Looking to get started on my layout and was wondering if anyone has any tips or good information on wiring. I know if it isn't done correctly, you could really do damage to your DCC system.
Wiring a layout
- Thread starter bassbuster
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cidchase
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Hi Bassbuster,
At your LHS you should be able to pick up The Atlas Wiring Book for a few dollars. It's worth the money. :thumb: It includes info on wiring turnouts, track, reverse loops, etc.
At your LHS you should be able to pick up The Atlas Wiring Book for a few dollars. It's worth the money. :thumb: It includes info on wiring turnouts, track, reverse loops, etc.
you basically only need 2 wires, until your layout gets bigger and more complicated with reverse sections and such. I don't have my turnouts attached to the DCC system, so i don't know about them.
Do your wiring to the track live. Have a loco on the track and run it onto any new section that's been wired; don't connect more than 2 wires without testing. In fact, attach the wires to the bus wires by twisting first until you're sure they're the right way round.