WIRING FOR RELIABILITY

Reliability is something that most of us strive for in our layouts. It means much more than preventing locomotives from stopping or stalling and also includes the capability to quickly diagnose and repair any faults that may occur. This is especially important for those who build and show layouts that regularly travel on the exhibition circuit.

There are many aspects that can affect reliability. A key consideration is ensuring that the electrical power can be delivered from the power source to locomotives and other accessories in a reliable manner. This really means getting some of the fundamental wiring aspects correct from the start and is especially important for those that elect to use DCC.

Electrical reliability can be achieved by addressing many of the aspects detailed here. However, it’s also important to