Wiring is a lot like spider webs!!!

[nbrodar]

I made barrier strips using sheet metal screws and washers:

I used spade connectors for easy installations, and of course color coding and labels on everything.

For the field wiring, I used IDCs for middle of run connections, and wire nuts for end of run connections:

Nick

[jbinkley60]

NEATNESS

COLOR CODE

LABEL

In addition, I used boards, hinged at the top, that swing down when I need to work on them, and up out of sight otherwise.

Nice work…

[da_kraut]

Hey Jess,

just wanted to say you are an inspiration to many other modelers. It is certain that there are members that are perplexed by some of the issues that you tackle here on the forum and they are inspired by your actions. Keep up the good work and keep us all in the loop.

This subject here also shows how helpful so many people on this forum are, thank you to all of you as well.

For me that is also part of being a model railroader.

Frank

PS: Just try to keep your feed wires a good size to prevent voltage drop.

[Seamonster]

If you think your layout looks like a spider web underneath, try looking under mine! [:O]

I went the 66 block route for Tortoise wiring and a few barrier blocks for block/dictrict wiring. I agree color coding and labeling are key.

Before (my Tortoise and snakes picture)

After

Now if I could get my scenery to look as good as my wiring [^]

Wow! Telephone punch blocks. I wired many of those before I retired. I think I may even have one of them somewhere in a junk box in the workshop and I think I’ve still got the tool. Brought back some memories for me.