Here is an inexpensive Chinese solution that I have used: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32899838442.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.47521802qwpSoY Note that the 2-Gang option is the latching version.

Track as you note is not twisted. Track however is also not close to other wires that might create interference. So what are the major sources of electrical interference on a model railroad. twin coil

The small side of the AliExpress connectors go down to 22AWG. The large side goes between 18 and 20 AWG. So while very cool it might not be ideal for drops when 12-16AWG is favored for the bus and 24A

Your frogs and short circuit protection devices should be located in the wiring between your track detectors and you DCC track power. In this way they do not see the supply current. Not detecting on t

I would use a 1 Ampere "Microswitch" or sometimes called a lever or roller switch. Note that a magnetic reed switch is not a "Microswitch". This rating will only be exceeded under a rare condition whe

34 AWG magnet wire is rated for 300mA and therefore should be usable for most applications in a locomotive. I recently discovered TEMCO brand magnet wire. They have an insulator that is designed to be

I am not seeing any T-25 staples with plastic to prevent shorting if the metal breaks through the insulation. As long as only one wire is run under them it is not a problem but it seems like it is ask

Please fill me in on where to get cable staples for the T-25M style staplers. I found some Klein Coax staples but so far nothing else. Best, Ken Harstine Holyoke, MA

This is what the NCE sites says about protection of the Powercab "The Power Cab has built in overload for basic self-protection that will continuously try to reset until destroyed if left uncorrected.

IMHO the best butane soldering iron is the Portasol ProPlezo75. The things I like about it are: 1. The tip is very close to where you hold the iron. 2. A single exhaust vent that is easy to avoid burn

I am keeping everything to the front. You should probably separate the buses by several inches. This will vastly reduce coupling of any noise that might be on the DCC track bus. So far the only proble

I have been very happy with the Swedish Mollehem Sevo 5. It is very affordable, easy to set up with their Bluetooth interface and Android app, has built in relays to supply point power, sufficient inp

Max is absolutely correct in that it is current. If we are talking about a single 2 wire LED that is red when current flows in one direction and green when it flows in the other then it is the fault o

IDC connectors should not be reused as they are designed for one time connections. You might consider these Wago connectors. The flip lever clamp is easy to manipulate and can be opened and closed a l

Wago makes two similar types. The older type is good but the newer one is best. They are the type 221. Here is a listing on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wago-221-Electrical-Lever-Connector-Terminal-

Not aware of codes for low voltage. UL considers anything below 40V as touch safe. So we are left with possible heating of wires. Make sure that all wire connected to a source (12Volts for example) wi

I am tempted to get some of this silver bearing solder to try out. I have a lifetime of experience with 60/40 Tin Lead solder and have no problem getting good joints. Pre-tinning ties will greatly hel

BTW rosin core does not need to be removed with regards to shorts as it is a good insulator. You do need to scrub it from the tops of the rails and this be done with fine sandpaper or some other simil

If you are using anything other than rosin flux or rosin flux core solder then residual flux can cause a weak short. Non-rosin flux is usually a weak acid flux which is conductive if there is any medi

I suggest you look at my product. http://voltscooter.com/?page_id=343 It cannot be simpler to install. Cut the wire to the track and attach the two cut ends of the wire to my device. Nothing else is r