I really wasn't prepared for the information overload when I started my layout a year ago. I either heard or read that I should wire each tortoise through a terminal block and at the time it made complete sense. Well now I can't find anything or remember anything. Can someone shed light on where this might be covered? If you've done this or decided not to do this I would love some input as to why you did what you did. They are so trouble free I am at a loss as to the benefit of a terminal block. Thanks , Blayne

I enjoyed Joe's article on pg 157 in the July issue.  I have use DC since the 60's for my HO trains.  Many of our club members in Charlotte have DCC on their layouts.  I have tried several and observed them to be somewhat complicated, cumbersome to operate and therefore chose not to switch to DCC.  But after reviewing the RailPro website on MRHM three years ago, I called and talked with the Rail Pro people and a hobby store operator who sold RailPro.  

I think I have this right, but before I let the magic smoke out of something, I would appreciate someone else's opinion.

Here's what I'm building:

The block at the back will support a test/programing track (18" long), and the block at the front will house whatever switches are needed to control things.

Just wondering if there weren't other offerings worth mentioning...