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Dwayne; You may get differing opinions as to whether conduit is needed, but this may save you some work and some bucks. As mentioned above, my railroad is based on the "Colorado & Pacific" series and has a total of about 100 ft of track in an area roughly 12 x 20 feet, so I do not have any real long electrical runs. I used #14 wire intended for low voltage lighting for track power and #16 for lighting and accessories. This cable is relatively inexpensive, intended for burial in the ground, and generally available in hardware stores and home centers in 50 and 100 foot packages. One downside to this cable is that it is not color coded, but has "Ribs" on one side so you can still tell them apart. I used crimp type connectors at all connections and used "Silicone Dielectric Grease" on all crimp and screw connections. I also suggest the use of "Rail clamps" instead of regular rail joiners at all track connections and again coat them with the silicone grease before assembly. I used "Hillman's" but there are several brands and sizes available. Do NOT confuse silicone dielectric grease with silicone caulk/sealant. Silicone dielectric grease is commonly used in automotive electrical applications to waterproof and seal connectors from dirt and corrosion, and should be available in small tubes from any well stocked automotive parts store. I also used "Liquid electrical tape" on all soldered connections. Good luck on the Railroad. Ron
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