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<p>Have you ever heard of "Jumper Wires?"</p><p>With a layout that big and the small wires you are using, you will need more than 2 wires going to your layout. Assuming you are NOT using the same color wire, just run 2 or 3 more pair of power wires to different spots on the layout. You don't need electrical blocks, but you do need the jumper wires to evenly distribute the power around your layout.</p><p>Kato is as good as it gets! It's just that simple!!! and if you can't make it work and want to toss it, then maybe you should look for another hobby....</p><p>One of my layouts is on a 36'X 80" door and I only have 2 wires connected and everything runs just fine. You didn't mention what brand of engines you have. If they are botchman, forget it and toss them into the trash instead of the quality Kato track. Your power pack will also make a difference. There again, you need to go with a QUALITY one from either Kato, MRC, instead of a elcheapo unit that is only fit to run a few lights.</p><p>cf7</p>
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