04-23-2011, 02:00 AM
Hi Al, and 
to Big Blue.
I have an around-the-room style DC-controlled layout with about 200' of mainline (not counting staging, passing tracks, double track, or industrial sidings). It's all run as a single block since I'm usually the sole operator. I use an MRC Control Master 20 for power,with a variety of tethered walk-around throttles.
Because it's all one block, all the rail joiners are soldered together and the power is connected to the rails in one location, as shown below.
![[Image: Somelayoutviews003.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/Layout%20room%20tour/Somelayoutviews003.jpg)
I have no problem running a dozen locos at a time (usually when the grandkids visit
), with no power loss anywhere, but if you plan to run multiple trains with individual control, you may need something a little more sophisticated.
Wayne
to Big Blue.I have an around-the-room style DC-controlled layout with about 200' of mainline (not counting staging, passing tracks, double track, or industrial sidings). It's all run as a single block since I'm usually the sole operator. I use an MRC Control Master 20 for power,with a variety of tethered walk-around throttles.
Because it's all one block, all the rail joiners are soldered together and the power is connected to the rails in one location, as shown below.
I have no problem running a dozen locos at a time (usually when the grandkids visit
), with no power loss anywhere, but if you plan to run multiple trains with individual control, you may need something a little more sophisticated.Wayne