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After 5-7 years confined to a spare bedroom, I just got the nod from the family that I can have our basement back for trains. The kids, 3 now grown, want the bedroom freed up, but don't use the basement.

I'm adding DCS to my TMCC on this layout. I'd like to avoid investing in new transformers since I have so many, fine-working post war transformers: 2 RWs, 2 LWs, 2 TWs, 2 1033s. I also have a modern BW and a modern Williams. Current layout uses Powermasters with fused wiring harnesses, but realize I have to provide my own fuses for the DCS TIU.,

Several have suggested fast-blow fuses. Ace has them, but not with leads and no fuse holders to wire to. The auto stores I've checked have fuse holders but no fast-blow fuses.

These 10A, 125VAC fast-blow with leads at Mouser look like they'd serve my purpose.

https://www.mouser.com/Product...wYcKjJz1gRzEtfxLk%3D

Easy to splice between each transformer and TIU hot input and each TIU hot output and track.

Right wiring strategy? Right fuses? Suggestions welcomed as I've not done this before.

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I like the AGC type glass fuses because  you can see when they are blown without pulling them.  I also happen to have a stash of them.

Fuse Block

https://www.digikey.com/produc.../283-3900-ND/1024380

5, 8, & 10A Fuses

https://www.digikey.com/produc.../507-1635-ND/1009971

https://www.digikey.com/produc.../507-1638-ND/1009965

https://www.digikey.com/produc.../507-1627-ND/1009966

-Jim

 

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