I use the Digikeijs system (command station & boosters). It does a fantastic job of keeping voltage regulated. No matter where I test on my layout I get 15.1 volts and all locos run with no problem.

3M's Brown (#567) IDC's work with 12g. You could then use a 12g buss (I use only solid wire) and come off of that with 14g feeding terminal blocks.

Those, if I think I know what you are referring to, are called "T-Taps" and are different from suitcase connectors.

I'm pretty sure what you are referring to is commonly called "suitcase connectors." I agree with Allan ... one-time use only.

Thanks for the numbers. No hinge ... what a great improvement! It will be a while before I order T/O's again, but these definitely go to the top of the list. K

Brother P-touch label maker. They are laminated. Permanent, but easily removed. I've used them for years. Also valuable are the Dymo thermal printer labels, available in different sizes.

What you need is the brown suitcase connector. Keith

Thanks. That clears that up. Keith

Sorry ... but what is a Lok? Keith

I use Insulfrogs and have never had a problem. Keith

Excellent article; very informative.

Walthers makes a 12v PS {filtered} to go with their new LCC switch control;. Keith

Hi Carl, and thank you for your interest. I had a wonderful career on Broadway, touring shows, concerts, industrials, TV, etc. In a nutshell my first Broadway show was A Chorus line (Nice to start out

To each their own. After years of working as a Broadway electrician, I am not fond of stranded wire. I use a solid wire on my Layout.

I agree with Donv. It’s a long-standing debate, but I’m on the side of not soldering the rail joiners. Send feeders to all sections of track. Keith

Modeltrainstuff.com has it at $32.99 and Trainmastermodels.com (Buford, GA) has it at $23.37. I shop both these stores on a regular basis. Keith