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Offline Mr. Ron  
#1 Posted : 03 January 2021 01:01:17(UTC)
Mr. Ron

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In order to attain consistent power flow in the track work, the usual way is to use a common buss wire under the layout and to add feeders every 3 to 6 feet to the track. Doing it this way requires one to work under the benchwork which in my 86 year old case is not going to happen. The other alternative is to add jumper wires at the rail joiners. That off course requires a lot of soldering. Is there any other way to use the buss system ABOVE the layout board? I'm thinking about adding "telephone poles" along the track that is common railroad practice and stringing the buss wires on the poles, then adding feeders down to the track. Any ideas or suggestions?
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Offline DaleSchultz  
#2 Posted : 03 January 2021 02:12:40(UTC)
DaleSchultz

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If you use the snap connectors it is not so bad
I definitely would not want to solder underneath!
See here:
https://cabin-layout.mixmox.com/2002/02/wiring-track-feeds-to-bus-wires.html
Dale
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Offline analogmike  
#3 Posted : 03 January 2021 03:33:41(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Mr. Ron Go to Quoted Post
Any ideas or suggestions?



Hello Mr Ron,
I know your pain. I built my benchwork frame 3 1/2'' back from the front edge of the layout to create a buss channel. All my wires for switches, signals and feeders are lengthened in advance, then fed to the front of the layout where I can sit on a mechanic's rolling chair and do all my soldering work like a gentleman. When finished, I can cover it all up with a nice removable facia board to dress it up. Problem solved.

Mikey

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Offline Carim  
#4 Posted : 03 January 2021 12:00:21(UTC)
Carim

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You could hinge the baseboard top even if it is on a freestanding base - see the post "INVERPINE in N" by nevw.

Carim
Offline Michael4  
#5 Posted : 03 January 2021 17:37:45(UTC)
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I know they are more expensive but I really like Wago connectors. Like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i...17691:g:0DYAAOSw~O1eqqfc
Offline Mr. Ron  
#6 Posted : 04 January 2021 00:25:49(UTC)
Mr. Ron

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Many thanks to all. I think I will go with the buss wire and 3M Scotchlock connectors.
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