I have build an around the room shelf layout, its roughly 12'x12' and no more than 2' deep benchwork. I suck at electrical, and Im trying to understand how to wire for DCS. What I have read is that star wiring is the best, so my question would be:
For me to be able to run two main lines on their own power feeds from the TIU, what is the best way to run star wiring on an around the room shelf layout? Do I just run a feeder to an MTH distribution block and then run feeders from the block to sections of the track for each main line? I only bought two of the MTH distribution blocks, my concern is some of the feeders form the blocks are going to be super long and some rather short.
Also is there a way to isolate the siding line so it isn't constantly powered up and idling a loco and lighting up cars sitting on it, is there a way to wire it so when the turnout is in line with the main track the siding is off and when switched to the siding it powers up the siding? Im super new to blocks and isolation techniques.
Thanks
