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I gotta agree with Tileguy. My layout is wired with solid wire. Solid wire is just fine, if the layout isn't going to be moved around. I also feel solid feeders are easier to solder to the track. Stranded wire is designed for instances where the wire must be able to be moved or is subject to constant movement or vibration. Solid wire is designed for instances where movement is not an issue. Is one better than the other, as far as our use is concerned? Only from the preferences of the user. I designed my layout for block control. As such, I used 22 gauge solid wire to go from the block control switches to the blocks they control. I had concerns about the small size of my wires when I switched my layout to DCC with the Digitrax Zephyr system. However, I went ahead and wired up the Zephyr in the cab two position on my DC block system. I have had no problems! I can run two locos in consist and a third working my yard or as a local freight and see no observable problems. My RRampmeter shows adequate amperage available at all locations on the layout. My longest wire run is maybe 15 feet. I emailed Digitrax and explained my set-up to them and asked if they thought I might have a problem. They said; Hey, if it works, don't sweat it . If I was to start over with the intentions of wiring for DCC from the start, I would use the recommendations per the manuals etc., etc. The reason I have brought all this up is to demonstrate that there may be many ways to skin a cat and that nothing is written in stone.
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