PUFFRBELLY posted:Greetings Everyone,
For all intents and purpose, the "Power Distribution and Control Center" is complete.
I have labeled the tracks starting with the track closest to the edge of the layout as "Track 1". The Elevated loop is "Track 3". I decided to tin the ends of the wire rather than use spade connectors. The MTH Terminal block has a "clamp" arrangement which insures a very positive connection without the use of a spade connector (IMO). You will notice that there are no wires connected to Track 3 terminal block. The connection is functional, however, I have not started wiring the elevated loop as of yet.
Power for the TIU, Track 3 and the Legacy 990 Command Set are permanently located on the Power Distribution Control Center board. Power for Track 1 and 2 is supplied by the Z4000 located on the cart shown in the pictures. It is connected via 16 gauge wire and banana plugs. The "U" wire from the Legacy 990 Base is connected with 16 gauge wire and a banana plug as well making access relatively easy.
Chief Bob (Retired)
It looks great, Bob! You should have no trouble isolating problems and making changes down the road.
