Wiring and Power designing the layout

[Anonymous]

I have just purchased about $1,500.00 worth of "Peco Streamline HO universal Super insulfrog turnouts(40 total assorted.) with a ton of track , turns, flex straight sections over 50 of those etc.The Peco Turnouts are under the table turnouts.I Also bought a Atlas layout book however I do not think the wiring scematics they give apply.I have read abit from a couple of the in-box instructions on the Peco turnouts but wanted to know if anyone could provide me some guidance.I plan on visiting our public library which has a giant train layout and club.I realize this will take me years but I will enjoy it.The turnouts unlike the Atlas which I also have seem alot nicer.I also need to know about switching and power I have 2 Tech II controlers.I have atlas switches I dont like them that well. I have a wood and small metal shop and thought if I could get proper guidence I would like to build my own Power and switching station? I would really appriciate any help.I can be reached at [e-mail]. Thanks Respectfully Greg

[der5997]

There's a Klambach book by Linn Westcott, "How to wire your model railroad". It's dated, but then electrons have been around since shortly after the big bang, so it's not out of date. You should finf most of what you need to get started in that, since you have Tech IIs and are in DC. (HTWYMR is pre DCC)
You will find your "Power and Switching Station" in there too I think, but it won't be called that.
Have fun.

[cacole]

Open up one of the boxes with a Peco under-the-layout motor and there should be a wiring diagram in the package.

[Anonymous]

There's also a newer Kalmbach book called "Easy Model Railroad Wiring, 2nd Edition" that I recently picked up. More up-to-date than the Westcott book (which is still a classic), and has most if not all of the same information while adding modern techniques and info about wiring for command control systems.

Worth the investment, and you can buy it direct from this website if you can't find it locally.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Everyone I am following up on all youre advice. I really appriciate the time and I will keep you informed as I begin this fun adventure. Respectfully greg Hall