Wire gauge and terminal size for Lionel KW

[thankey]

What gauge wire should I use for the track and accessory connections off my Lionel KW? No wires will be longer than 10 feet. If I use crimp-on spade or ring terminals on the end of the wires, what size (e.g., 6, 8, 10) will make a good connection on the transformer and accessory terminals?

[Anonymous]

The Wire Gauges that are best for transformer to the track connections are 14, 16, 18.

[Anonymous]

I used 14 gauge stranded wire for my track with size 8-10 ring terminals to connect to my KW. My wire length was 25' in some spots but you can still use it for 10'.

[lionelsoni]

As far as safety is concerned, AWG 16 is the smallest that you should use, since the transformer can supply as much as 10 amperes. (Did I get that right this time?) Since 14 and 12 AWG is so easy to find and cheap, you could consider installing it in case you ever get a bigger transformer.