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[quote user="T-bird_the_Great"] Hi, I'm new to model railroading, and I am onto my wiring part of my little 5x9 layout. I have a question on the wiring of switches and sidings. For one, do I have to do anything special to wire the switches besides powering all of the rail endings? For the sidings, do I have to have them isolated from the current or can they just have their own power all of the time? Finally, that same question for the layout. Do I have to have an on/off switch for the layout, or can I just leave it on say overnight? [/quote] I would recommend unplugging the layout anytime it is unattended.  As for switches, the brand/type will determine what if any special wiring will have to be done.  The frog is were a turnout will come to grief electrically.  If you scroll down on the right side of this page and type in "wiring turnouts for DCC" in the search the community block (a poorly advertised feature of the forums to new users); you will probably find a relevant topic with your quesion answered. Or you can check your Local Hobby Shop for the DCC Guide by Don Fiehmann.  It has a chapter that describes the basics of layout wiring for DCC including revesing loops and wiring turnouts.
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