Wiring the Layout - Part 1: 1st Steps

16 pages.

The Peco 'Shows You How' series of booklets give practical, clearly laid out information and instruction on a wide range of model railway topics. This booklet uses simple, clear diagrams to show the basic concepts of layout wiring, including an explanation of the difference between Insulfrog and Electrofrog Turnouts. See also booklets Wiring the Layout Part 2 (No 5) which leads on from this publication to more advanced techniques, and Wiring the Layout Part 3 (No 21) which explains the neccesary wiring for Electrofrog 3 Way Turnouts, Crossings and Single and Double Slips.

All modellers, regardless of their skill levels, need a little help sometimes. One source of help is reference material. This can range from magazine articles, web-sites, modelling forums and in print. And, of course, you can always seek advice from your local model shop. One of the best printed sources of knowledge is the Peco “Shows You How” series of information booklets. Together, these cover many aspects of railway modelling. This one tells you everything you need to know to get started on the potentially daunting task of wiring your layout.