Nice video. Can I use the green terminal blocks to power Lionel Fastback by running wires from the transformer to the power block and then the power track wires to the power block. I have a large layout and I lose power on the end. I bought the power blocks and piggy backed them together so I can tie in power to the track every couple of feet. Thanks for your help.
If I’m reading your question correctly, the answer is yes. One thing you could do is run power from your transformer two separate power blocks wire from the power block on the right side to the right side of your truck power block on the left side to the left side of your truck . That way you’ll get a little bit more even powerful.
I’m not an electrician, but I don’t see why not. I would imagine you’ll have a slight drop of power the further you go. Using a little bit of a heavier gauge wire in between the blocks would definitely help.
I’m running an 8x8 train layout with two loops and classic Tmcc, I’m experiencing voltage drops on certain areas of my layout, I’ve already tightened pins and added feeder wires. What type of wires can I use for my layout so I can evenly distribute the power to each part of my layout?My feeders are 18 gauge serrated wires.
The block you just plug in the positive and negative on top so ? Is the side you plug the positive plug is all power going out and negative side ground going out? So you put in 1 positive wire in the first screw and the opposite side the negative side goes with the positive wire 2 where your going whether it be a building or whatever right ? Sorry I've never used a block before gunna be building a layout well I am now still building the table right now
Thanks for the video. If I am going to run both legacy and TIU, would the plug in terminal block be optimal using the “star” wiring technique to the track? Would that require connecting each positive with a short stubby wire like the first example? Or just keep it simple and go with the first example? (Just get two separate terminals for positive and negative and configure it the way you have it?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. I am running a very decrepit 4x8 layout now and need to create a star like distro of power since I am running a TIU in my layout. Eventually I will be going 5x10 and my layout should be a cleaner. Regardless, do I need to create an insulated track every 4 or 5 tracks to get the power distro right?
You don’t need an insulated track. You just need to run power to the different locations and insulated track would be used If you want to activate and accessory as the train goes by. I also have a video on that.
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Great video Derek, block terminals are big help to keeping everything neat organized. 👍
Yes they are!
can wait to see it ty great vid
Great job 👍
Nice video. Can I use the green terminal blocks to power Lionel Fastback by running wires from the transformer to the power block and then the power track wires to the power block. I have a large layout and I lose power on the end. I bought the power blocks and piggy backed them together so I can tie in power to the track every couple of feet. Thanks for your help.
If I’m reading your question correctly, the answer is yes. One thing you could do is run power from your transformer two separate power blocks wire from the power block on the right side to the right side of your truck power block on the left side to the left side of your truck . That way you’ll get a little bit more even powerful.
can you daisy chain any of the type of blocks. great info
I’m not an electrician, but I don’t see why not. I would imagine you’ll have a slight drop of power the further you go. Using a little bit of a heavier gauge wire in between the blocks would definitely help.
I’m running an 8x8 train layout with two loops and classic Tmcc, I’m experiencing voltage drops on certain areas of my layout, I’ve already tightened pins and added feeder wires. What type of wires can I use for my layout so I can evenly distribute the power to each part of my layout?My feeders are 18 gauge serrated wires.
The block you just plug in the positive and negative on top so ? Is the side you plug the positive plug is all power going out and negative side ground going out? So you put in 1 positive wire in the first screw and the opposite side the negative side goes with the positive wire 2 where your going whether it be a building or whatever right ? Sorry I've never used a block before gunna be building a layout well I am now still building the table right now
If I read your question correctly, that’s how you do it
@@Pvilletrains thanx
Thanks for the video. If I am going to run both legacy and TIU, would the plug in terminal block be optimal using the “star” wiring technique to the track? Would that require connecting each positive with a short stubby wire like the first example? Or just keep it simple and go with the first example? (Just get two separate terminals for positive and negative and configure it the way you have it?
Two separate is the easiest way
Thanks for watching
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Thank you it was very helpful
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. I am running a very decrepit 4x8 layout now and need to create a star like distro of power since I am running a TIU in my layout. Eventually I will be going 5x10 and my layout should be a cleaner. Regardless, do I need to create an insulated track every 4 or 5 tracks to get the power distro right?
You don’t need an insulated track. You just need to run power to the different locations and insulated track would be used If you want to activate and accessory as the train goes by. I also have a video on that.
Here’s another video that might help you
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Show how to hardwire track
In one of my videos, I show how to do that. I just can’t remember which one it is. When I figure it out, I’ll send you the link.
Thank you for your fast response. I love your videos. They’re very helpful for what I’m doing.