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Hi, I've wired up my layout for blocks HalfFast :) using common rail and Atlas selectors and controllers. It works but it aint pretty. I want to wire it up right for Cab control now, but flip the switch and go to DCC at a later date. Today I went out and bought spools of 20 gauge blue and white wire to match my Kato Power drops. I also have several 8 position terminal strips and 2P2T Center off toggels for the blocks. My Question is this. My layout is a wall mounted 10 x 10 x 24" in an L configuration and is made of 2 corner modules and a corner module. So I want to plan for future moving and or expansion. I'm using Unitrack, but not the Unitrack connectors. Should I run wires from the power drops to a terminal strip on each module, then from the module to the control panel ? or to a terminal strip on the control panel ? I'm using regular terminal blocks for the power, and had intended to use crimp on spade connectors to the terminal blocks. I also thought about using the European terminal blocks for the smaller wires of unitrack turnouts, and just tinning them and inserting them in the screwholes. I'm looking at about 14 turnouts, double mains, and about 10-12 blocks total. Your feedback, experience and Sage advice please. Thanks, Dave
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