@Rich Wiemann, with common ground wiring, when you phase the transformers, the grounds are bonded together, therefore, any ground has a return path to any transformer.
I have two Z4000 transformers that are phased; one powers the 2 main lines, and the other powers the 9 sidings. Since both of these transformers are phased, including plugged in to the same power strip, I believe I can run all of the ground wires for the main lines and sidings to the same common bus wire.
The accessories are powered by a ZW, and the 022 switches are powered by a 2nd ZW. Both ZW transformers are also plugged in to the same power strip, and are probably also phased with each other and the Z4000 transformers, but there is no compelling reason to connect them to the common bus wire. The 022 switches have no ground wire, only a hot wire plugged in to the switch. Also, although the accessories contribute to the rat's nest of wires under the train tables, I'm hoping I don't need to re-wire them amy time soon.
Do you think the above is correct? Arnold