Connecting Powerhouse 180 to track without the Lionel Lock-On.

lioneljimOGR Forum Member

I am in the process of beginning to begin wiring my "dream layout" Lower level is TMCC only and will be divided into three power districts. I have two 180 powerhouses and an older 135 powerhouse. The 135 will power my small yard and station tracks and the 180's will power each of my mainlines. I have one of the early Lock-ons that clip to lionel track and I'll use that to connect the 135 powerhouse.

How can I connect the 180 powerhouses to each of their power districts without the pricey and redundant Lionel Lock-on? Can I just cut off molex plug and then connect the common and hot to my barrier strip connections for the common and hot buss for each of the power districts? The 180's have circuit breakers and they will be easily accessible. Each of those 180 power districts will have about 100' of Gargraves track . I plan to have drops every 3' to 4'. Would 14 gauge stranded copper be good enough for bus wire?

Thanks for the help

7/21/174:47 PM

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