Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Wiring a model railroad can be as simple as running 2 wires from the controller to the rails but more often can get complicated. In this video I'll share with you 8 tips that will help you wire your model railroad while keeping the complexity manageable. So let's get started!
The zip tie labels are available from numerous sources on the internet and even fro Home Depot in the USA. Search for “Identification Marker Flag Cable Tie” or simply zip tie labels.
Buck boards allow you to drop DC voltage to operate devices such as LEDs using a higher DC voltage power bus. You can find them on eBay by searching for “LM2596S DC-DC 3A Buck Adjustable Step-down Power Supply Converter Module”. Make sure the device you purchase can pit out as low a voltage as required. Some may only go as low s 5VDC whereas LEDs often need about 3VDC. Also check the supplier info when you purchase LEDs and note their operating voltage.
Wiring a model railroad can be as simple as running 2 wires from the controller to the rails but more often can get complicated. In this video I'll share with you 8 tips that will help you wire your model railroad while keeping the complexity manageable. So let's get started!
The zip tie labels are available from numerous sources on the internet and even fro Home Depot in the USA. Search for “Identification Marker Flag Cable Tie” or simply zip tie labels.
Buck boards allow you to drop DC voltage to operate devices such as LEDs using a higher DC voltage power bus. You can find them on eBay by searching for “LM2596S DC-DC 3A Buck Adjustable Step-down Power Supply Converter Module”. Make sure the device you purchase can pit out as low a voltage as required. Some may only go as low s 5VDC whereas LEDs often need about 3VDC. Also check the supplier info when you purchase LEDs and note their operating voltage.
