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I'm getting ready to wire my first layout (YEAH!!)--a 2 X 4 N-scale shelf-style layout--and have a couple of questions. I've read several books/articles on wiring, but for someone who is unfamilar with electrical terms and gadgets, it can still be confusing. I will be doing standard 2-rail block wiring, using SPDTs and DPDTs to power various blocks as needed. Should I run a "bus" wire from my power pack, feed each switch, then in turn run from each switch to its respective block...OR should/could I use a terminal strip in place of a bus? If not, what is a terminal strip used for? Thanks for your help.
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