Easy Model Railroad Wiring, 2nd Edition

Everything a modeler needs to know about wiring a permanent layout is covered in this how-to guide. Includes the essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity. Each chapter includes photos, illustrations, and detailed schematics.

Author: Andy Sperandeo
Perfect-bound softcover; 8 1/4 x 10 3/4; 128 pages; 80 black and white photos; 160 illustrations; ISBN: 9780890243497

Andy has been a model railroader since his teens, and his interest in the hobby include modeling the Santa Fe’s route through Southern California’s Cajon Pass (he stared building his basement layout in April 1995) and operating model railroads (he likes to run the yard). A native of New Orleans, he and his wife, Arlene, now live in Brookfield, WI.

4 Introduction

5 Basic Model Railroad Electricity
17 Choosing a Power Pack
26 Two-rail Wiring
37 Turning Trains and Engines Around
48 Controlling Two Trains at Once: Cab Control
57 Multiple Cabs and Other Cab Control Refinements
69 Locating Blocks
80 Command Control
91 Turnout Control
100 Layout Wiring
111 Control Panels
119 In Case of Trouble

126 Finding Tools and Materials
127 Suppliers and Manufacturers
128 Index