Ross Custom Switch wiring

I use DZ-1000 which also have short small gauge wires.  I have terminal blocks (i.e. barrier strips) under each switch.  I use crimp spade terminals to connect to the block.  I buy 30 terminal barrier strips and cut them to length depending on the application.

@360RPM posted:

I am starting to wire my DZ-2500 Ross Custom Switches. However, the 6 wires from the turnouts are very small gage ( I am guessing probably 24 gage). they are also very short so I can't reach the hot buss or the common ground without connecting another wire to the wires going from the turnouts. Any suggestion on how to make these connections? My only solution is to place a block terminal under each turnout and connect the wires from the turnout to the block terminal and then connect feeder wires from the block terminal to the hot buss and to the common ground. Then run the white wire from the terminal block back to the push button switch that operates the turnout. Any better suggestions?

You are correct.  They are 24 awg and very short.  There are a couple of options:

1) Use a European style terminal block like this.  Simply use a hobby saw to cut the number of posts you need (4, 5, 6).  You'll need a flathead screwdriver to loosen and tighten down the wires.

2) Use what are called Posi-Lock connectors to extend wires to the bus and everywhere else.  Here are 3 types that I use.  By the way, kudos to @Traindiesel for this suggestion.  The gray and orange connectors can "gang" multiple wires together.  The red can butt-end wires together.

Hope this helps,

George