Best way to attach pig tail from track | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

woogieOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Hi all,

What is the best way to attach pig tails from the track to the main wires. In the past I used wire nuts. Is there a better way?

11/18/125:33 PM

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Susan DeatsOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Wirenuts outside a junction box can burn down a layout. See caution 2/3 of the way down this page "Wire Management". Disaster was avoided under a former layout when I smelled smoke before fire started. Wirenuts should be considered temporary because they can be knocked loose and lead to arcing wires.

At Basic Layout Wiring see one more wire termination method.

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11/19/1210:06 AM

woogieOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks

11/19/121:22 PM

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