And I really got into the electronics and wiring this time, including TMCC. Ross switches are operated by Tortoise slow-motion switch machines mounted under the table.There are 4 power drops for each main loop, which provides a power drop every 6-7 track joints throughout the layout. A common 12-gauge ground bus wire was run under…

So I took a break for a year or two and studied up. The new layout begins… The 12’x12′ basement layout was constructed using 2×4 framing and 3/4″ plywood covered with indoor/outdoor carpeting with 4×4 pressure-treated legs. The layout will have (3) connected mains, a passing siding on main 1, (6) dog-leg sidings to park…