Gauge wire

[soumodeler]

Run a 12-14 AWG (American Wire Gauge) "bus" around the layout underneath the tracks. Then solder 22-26AWG feeders from the rails to this bus. Every three feet or so should do it. Use suitcase connectors to splice the feeders to the bus, or strip and solder them.

 

[Curt]

Being a little new at the hoby I am wondering if 14 or 18 gauge wire would be acceptable to use on a N-scale layout I am starting to build. I have the book N Scale Model Railroading, Getting Started in the Hobby,  but it doesn't really give me the gauge wire to use. Are either ok or is one acceptable over the other. I would appreciate any guidance someone could give me in this issue. Thanks.