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Electrics

Hints, tips and advice on installing, building and fixing model railway electrics and wiring.

Ferrules, how and why to use them

  October 27, 2020
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electrical ferrules
Want to improve your electrical wiring contacts? Meet the electrical ferrule. [...]

Heat shrink protecting T junction cable joins

  October 20, 2020
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Heat shrink tubing
How to insulate wire T solder joints with heat shrink tubbing. You can't just slide heat shrink tubing over a T joint. [...]

A primer on wire sizes

  October 6, 2020
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model railway wiring
Using the right wire for a model railway will not only be cheaper it'll make the wiring easier. But what are the right sizes of wire to use. [...]

Best stripping tool for bus wiring

  September 24, 2020
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best wire stripper
The easiest, fastest and best way to cut and strip wires for electrical work. [...]

Layout soldeirng tips for wiring you can trust

  September 23, 2020
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how to solder wire joints
A step-by-step pictorial guide to soldering strong, reliable, wiring. [...]

The best model railway controllers for DC / Analogue layouts

  August 28, 2020
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Gaugemaster Q controller
Want to upgrade from the standard model train controller? Not sure which controller to buy? This is my guide to picking the best analogue to fit your budget [...]

What voltage do N scale model trains run on

  November 27, 2019
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What's the best voltage for N scale trains to run on? [...]

How to wire Circuitron Tortoise Point Motors

  February 26, 2019
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Tortoise passing contact switch wiring
Here's a quick simple guide to how I wire my Tortoise slow-motion point motors and use them with Lever operated passing contact switches. [...]

What magic is this? How do I get working bicycles on my model railway?

  September 11, 2018
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cyclist magnorail
You've probably seen moving cars, buses and lorries on model railways but how about bicycles complete with cyclists, their legs furiously moving up and down? [...]

Light up with Magnets – How to easily and flexibly illuminate your buildings

  July 15, 2018
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A simple technique for wiring your buildings for lighting while still allowing them to be easily moved and worked on. [...]

How to fit platform lights

  March 17, 2018
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No model railway station is complete without platform lighting. Here's how to do it in five simple steps and a video walkthrough. [...]

DC or DCC? What do you prefer and why

  February 19, 2018
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This is one of those topics that everyone has a view on. But what do real-world modellers prefer? [...]

Fixing & connecting wires together without soldering

  January 5, 2018
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track wiring
If you struggle with joining wires — such as track feeders to bus wiring — this is for you. [...]

A handy modelling tool

  January 1, 2018
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model tool
If only I had more fingers. That’s something almost every modeller has uttered at one point or another. [...]

How to join and solder wires for the most reliable connections

  October 24, 2017
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soldering wire how to
How have I missed this?  [...]

Electrics, an update on the £35 Model Railway Project

  October 20, 2017
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diy model railway controller track wiring
The electrics: A gamble that worked but I'm behind schedule. [...]

Add more power: Manic Monday Quick Tips #1

  September 25, 2017
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Pressed for time..need to get a modelling fix? Here's the first in a new series of quick to carry out tips to improve your layout. [...]

Sounds good – audio effects for layouts

  June 18, 2017
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We've had sound in locomotives but what about sound in your buildings?  [...]

Point Wiring: A quick tip to eliminate stalling

  May 29, 2017
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http://modelrailwayengineer.com/point-wiring/
I get a lot of email around wiring points. They seem to cause endless problems. I'm working on a guide but in the meantime, here's a quick walkthrough and tip [...]

Baseboard tips: make wiring easier with a splash of paint

  February 18, 2017
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I wish I'd done this before my most recent journey to the dark side of my layout! [...]
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