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Guys, we are a little sidetracked from my original question.   Assume the following, conventional setup with modern ZW-L.  Running postwar with some new Legacy/visionline engines.   My initial drawing shows generally what I'm up to.  So, I will install either the Airpax breakers Steve seems to like...

https://www.onlinecomponents.c...00aobv-10090638.html

or the...

PSX1, GRJohn seems to like...  Have ya'll come to consensus which is "better" for our model train application?   I do not have the knowledge base to pick one.  And, the PSX, when it trips, how do I reset it?   On the airpax, why 5amp?  shouldn't I want a 7.5 or 10 amp?  

Moving to the TVS... zooming in on one of my loops... excuse primitive drawing...



The system I'm going with (see my test mock up) uses Post-tap connectors to tap into my 14ga bus, 16ga coming out to a crimp on spade.  Actually, based on what I've been reading I'll probably have 2 16ga wires coming out of the tap to have one to outside and one to inside rail.  (Gargraves/Ross).   I read this is preferred over just one to the outside.

Using this system, where do you suggest I wire in the TVS?   Every feeder?  I have 2 independent double-loops.  So that's going to be like 40 feeders I think.  

I was not planning to use the black terminal strips, and don't care to if possible.

I would be most grateful for constructive instruction/comment on point.  

thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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