So with Radio shack closed ..where can you get 18 to 12 gauge wire for our layouts???
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Amazon pretty much has anything you could want. Also remember the o gauge magazine wire. Many also buy at the big box stores.
hey Dougie,
I just mentioned to friend that I haven't heard from you on this year's Christmas layout. Will it be the same this season?
I like Home Depot for grabbing small rolls of PRIMARY WIRE for hands on needs. The rest I order online if I can wait.
Auto supply stores will have it also - but a little more expensive.
Best source I've found for all things wire is All Electronics at : www.allelectronics.com
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Thanks for the info...I used up all I had with building a 4x8 rolling table for a summer layout for my play time. I'll take a picture and post it....On THIS years Christmas layout.. I'm really thinking of going old school, and put up a real tree in the corner and put my layout on the floor. Simple and as I remember it in the 60's. Only downfall if that all the detail that I have done in the past will not be able to be put down..Buuuuuuuuuut its a work in progress...
I have used 20 gauge for my lights etc. Power for the track..14gauge...what is your thought?
Tom McGriel posted:Best source I've found for all things wire is All Electronics at : www.allelectronics.com
Hey thats a great place for wire...I'll order from them..
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Dougie fresh posted:Only downfall if that all the detail that I have done in the past will not be able to be put down.
So why not start by laying down a faux floor? Wouldn't that allow you to add at least some of the detail that you can't add to the real floor?
DoubleDAZ posted:Dougie fresh posted:Only downfall if that all the detail that I have done in the past will not be able to be put down.
So why not start by laying down a faux floor? Wouldn't that allow you to add at least some of the detail that you can't add to the real floor?
Yes it would but the area that I have is in the corner and with only a few opts. On Christmas morning we could put the presents around the tree. On the track and not have to worry about stuff getting broke..I have thought of getting a carpet to set the tree stand on and to put the fastrack on. Would help cut down the noise and I could run any wiring under it. The area is a "L" shape 8x8x4 wide max.
Dougie fresh posted:Tom McGriel posted:Best source I've found for all things wire is All Electronics at : www.allelectronics.com
Hey thats a great place for wire...I'll order from them..
I haven't bought wire yet, so I might be comparing apples to oranges here, but from what I saw:
100' of red 16G is $18.50 plus min $8 shipping (or $37.00 for both red & black) from All Electronics. (14G is $26.50/$53.00)
100' of 16G 2-conductor wire (red & black together) is $28.95 plus $5 shipping from OGR. (14G in $38.95)
I plan on buying from OGR unless someone shows me an error in my thinking.
Menards/ Lowes stock in the store the referenced wire gauges in various spool sizes. I have purchased wire at our local Menards in Michigan City saved the shipping charges. They sell solid/stranded in these gauges, no issue with the wire quality.
Dougie fresh posted:So with Radio shack closed ..where can you get 18 to 12 gauge wire for our layouts???
Try Remington Industries on Ebay. They have many sizes with no shipping charge.
Dougie,
Try these guys for pricing 11.6/ft for 16 and 26.6/ft for 12 for 100' rolls. the rest are in between.
I use them unless I need it now.
Dougie fresh posted:Thanks for the info...I used up all I had with building a 4x8 rolling table for a summer layout for my play time. I'll take a picture and post it....On THIS years Christmas layout.. I'm really thinking of going old school, and put up a real tree in the corner and put my layout on the floor. Simple and as I remember it in the 60's. Only downfall if that all the detail that I have done in the past will not be able to be put down..Buuuuuuuuuut its a work in progress...
I have been running a floor twice around the tree for a few years now. The tree that I have is too massive. It sits low and is nearly 6.5' wide at the bottom.
The train is just lost under the tree a lot.
I know with the grandchildren being 5 & 6 now, if I make a L -shape or a corner like yours, the track will get stepped on or worse.
Moonman posted:Dougie,
Try these guys for pricing 11.6/ft for 16 and 26.6/ft for 12 for 100' rolls. the rest are in between.
I use them unless I need it now.
Those are some good prices, thanks for the link.
