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Im attempting to put together a 12' x 16'  HO Three oval, 2 yd, turntable outfit the old way (no DCC)  cause im Ill, in need of a transplant, and trying to squeeze this in on Social Security. (its always been my dream). Anyway my wife has me on the extreem lack of budget. (thats why no DCC! lol) I just bought all my track second hand off our favorite Auction site (bay), ALL BRASS!  totally retro!I just got the DPDT Momentaries and all, Have schematics for my Power supplies (with momentum) now Im in search of a large quantity of inexpensive wire.  CAT5 network cable came to mind but Im not sure it can handle the current without getting too hot. I have a serious knowledge of electronic components and circiut board etching, but to save my life i cant remember if this thin a guage would be safe with 2-2.5 amps if I train 3 locos back to back on the same track.  Anybody else tried this or have the knowledge of whether or not this wire would be safe enough, (meltdown would be bad lol)  I suppose I could use CAT5 for accessories and switching power and some maybe 22ga for the track power?Any help would be appreciated!!!!!
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