Well, when it comes to conventional running on the same tracks as digital, you could probably give me an education on that as I don't run conventional. If you are running your power for digital through an MTH DCS system, then running the drops through a terminal strip like I have (I've found anyway) is really the best way to feed track blocks if you in fact want to run track blocks. For a 14 x 14 layout assuming that you are running ovals, you could split the oval up run into around 8 blocks, say every 6' - 7' and be good. No need to run anything but 16awg wire unless you want to, but there's really no need. For the terminal strips Miller Engineering has some at good prices. Let me know how you make out. This is the fun part, enjoy! :)

@@marcsoscaletrainsI'll let you know how it goes. I suspect there will be a lot of trail and error. (mostly error) . Good advice. I've heat the 6' section advise prior. Only reason I was thinking 18gauge drops(I said 14, opps) was the large wire for the mains, and then the drops to each section are thinner wires. It's easier to put the clips on the thinner wires to the little ears under the fastrack. Yes, I'm using Fastrack. LOL. First go at O gauge. To be honest, I ran the outer loop, and 2nd loop from one power point. This was on conventional. Some power drops, but it ran! So I'd imagine once I get some proper drops put in, it will be golden. Guess we'll see. Thanks again. Loving your channel. Keep up the beautiful work. That's some VERY neat wiring! I'm not able to go that route as this will be moved in about 2 years to a new home. So, won't go too crazy. Hoping next home, I'll do something more like your 50' layout. Stuck renting for 2 years after a divorce. BOOOOO. LOL. Take care.

Thats still not available? Is there a release date or is it still in limbo?

@ I talked to Rich Foster twice both times he said I need to get on him about that, so I guess nobody knows. MTH loves to keep people in the dark. My wtiu is still in the box? No use hooking it up. I still have the old system with Legacy in use

Appreciate that, thank you!

I agree. They really are nice. Nicer than any K Line I've ben exposed to.

@@marcsoscaletrainsSame here, K-line really stepped up their game in the later years. I have close to 30 of them so far. I recently uploaded a video Lionel Legacy snow run. You’ll see them all in there. Have a great week Marc!

Just about 50’ long and 7’ wide on the large table, 3’w along the wall

Sorry, I should be more specific. Is the pipe solely for organization of the accessory wires or will it serve some other purpose?

The pvc is for the wires going to the AIU. Just an effort to try and keep it a bit organized.

Awesome channel great video keep them up make sure you like and subscribe thank you for your support I need all feedback on my train videos

Absolutely. You can set var 1 and 2 to fixed outputs. All through the app.

Thanks for watching. I enjoy working on this layout and am really looking forward to adding a bit more track and detail as it progresses.

That’s a good tip for anyone who is having connectivity issues, thanks for sharing.

The welder I had came ready to use with a resistor and a small electrical board that I could connect directly to an (up to) 18v power source. Which is what I did.

@@marcsoscaletrains thank you i guess i/ll have to ask the seller again what i'm doing wrong

The part numbers I use are 740, 743, 745 and 746. Just depends on what I'm converting over to Kadee and whether I need a long or short shank.

Just some LiquidNails basic construction adhesive that I got from a local hardware store.

My entire layout is powered from my Z4000 transformers which go to my MTH TIU, then out of my TIU into terminal strips that run both Center rail and common wires to the tracks. This powers the layout. The Lionel Base 3 just needs power and ground going to the tracks which though my DCS system is already there, so I take ground wire ( white wire you see on bottom left) from the Base 3 and run it to the TIU fixed 1 ground input and then from the output side I use the jumper wire to go from fixed 1 to output fixed 2 on the TIU. Basically, the base 3 is piggybacking off the MTH power and grounds wires. The base 3 works flawlessly this way. I think what Mike is saying is if you want to run Legacy engines from your TIU and DCS app you'll need the cable. I don't use my DCS app to run my Lionel Legacy engines. I have 2 iPad's, one I use for the DCS App and the other I use for the Base 3. Keep in mind the jumper wire is just jumping the ground from fixed 1 to fixed 2. Fixed 1 on my layout is my main track line and fixed 2 is my second track line. They are both powered from separate sides of the Z4000 transformer. In theory, I could have taken the white ground wire you see coming from the base 3 and split it to run over to the fixed input #2 on the bottom right, but I chose to just do the small jumper you see above. Not sure if that helps any.

Appreciate you stopping by!

@@marcsoscaletrains How did you make the blue brackets?

@@WillsLioneltrains I ordered them off eBay

@ do you a link

It’s right around $359.00 depending on the retailer.

Hey, thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment, always much appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by. I never did a full video on how I built the benches, but I do talk about it in a couple recent videos. Pretty basic carpentry stuff nothing complex.

Yes saw one after I asked the question. Thanks. Doubt mine will come out as good as yours. I’m certainly not a carpenter!

I found them on ebay.

@@marcsoscaletrains Thank You.

Those wires are from the Lionel Legacy base 3 system that I also run. That is how I get the power to the track for the Lionel system.

You need the serial/usb cord to connect Lionel to the wtiu and they're not on the market yet, so what that red jumper does?

This is the digital command system from MTH. This digital system allows you to run multiple trains on your layout at the same time. This new unit has built in WIFI that allows you to run the trains from the MTH app that is available. Head on over to MTH Trains to learn more, or you can find a ton of videos on KZbin. Thanks for stopping by. Marc

I think it depends on your location, humidity etc. Plywood would probably be best in your case as it is pretty dense and if it's lying flat it shouldn't warp. It would be best to screw it down just to make certain it doesn't, but I'd wait and see. You can always throw some screws down if it does start to warp, but I don't think it will. Appreciate the comment.

@@marcsoscaletrains Thanks...its in the basement with a dehumidifier if need be. I appreciate your reply. 👍

@@jimmelchin1531 Perfect. I think you'll be fine. Enjoy!

Pre order arrivals are exciting, but then your wallet puckers up like a dry sponge. Thanks for stopping by. It’s much appreciated.