Hi all. I am planning to build a shelf layout approximately 25'x13'. I want to run one loop around the room. Shelving will be approximately 18" down from the ceiling. I am not putting crown moulding under the shelving. So what advise can I get on laying the main bus wiring for the track to where it will not be seen? I have viewed many shelf layouts on Youtube and Googled shelf layouts and there is virtually no talk of the best way to wire it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I agree with Laidoffsick. Fairly easy to hide from view unless you are up on a ladder.
Originally powered by 3 pw ZWs. Later on TMCC powered by five 180 PoHos, 5 tracks 14x32.
On the triple track shelf shown in the second photo I ultimately hid wires behind the removable Masonite facia of the upper two tiers of the stair-stepped track. [built in '92, dismantled in '08].
Fish the wires up through the wall.
If you are concerned, some outside corner molding would hide the bus wire along the wall. Then you would only have short feeders to hide. 1" x 1" in PVC. They have white or wood color.
keep it on top.
Thank you all for the great advice. I am eager to get started on the shelf layout and will more than likely post back for more advice.
Again, thanks and have a great holiday and enjoy your trains!
DEFINITELY ON TOP , AS YOUR LAYOUT WILL BE UP HIGH YOU DONT WANT TO LOOK UP AND SEE THE WIRES ALL THE TIME
STEVE
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