How to use Block terminals with your O gauge layout

In This video I teach you what I know about block terminals and how they can help you with your layout. I show you how to hook them up and I show you a couple of different types

[@madhugn]

Thank you for such a lovely and simple explanation

[@ELWtrains]

Little late watching this but it was a big help 😅I new to hobby (over a year ) and can’t get enough Train’s, I started sharing videos on TH-cam just so people could enjoy as much as me and give ideas thanks for sharing

[@brent2317]

You're awesome. Thanks Bud

[@TheCreativeMind]

The Amazon terminal block is rated for 15 amps, I bought the same ones. The 6 port with the custom jumpers looks like it was made by Ideal and looks like it's 30 amp rated. Love these things.

[@Pvilletrains]

The six port I had picked up at my local Menards. It was the first one that ever used.

[@stllines261]

Thank you for this simple tutorial!

[@lancejones7669]

Thanks, great information, very useful

[@raysrails2164]

Thanks for teaching everything about a very useful device

[@sakthicon]

Thank you so much. I need for 12dc solar system. Thank you for sharing.

[@damanpreetsinghgrewal5583]

well explained thanks

[@billwhite5905]

Many Thanks great information!

[@keithjackson9141]

Thanks for your video

[@dianehill742]

Where did you get the green terminal? Thanks

[@Pvilletrains]

Amazon

[@genesissamuelsoares1167]

I have an AC Adapter 12V 2.67amps also from a cable box. Can I use it to rum my accessories? I am asking you because yours is 2.5 amps.

[@Pvilletrains]

I don’t see why not as long as the voltage is correct

[@jimyoung688]

Ok, if I’m using the same block terminal as you are using and wanted to run three loops of track with feeder lines going to each section of each loop would I need a separate block for each transformer that powers each loop?

[@Pvilletrains]

I would do them separately just to alleviate any issues that you might have in mixing up wiring.

[@Pvilletrains]

I’m not sure if you’ve seen this video but it’s another one showing how I’m doing my wiring
th-cam.com/video/dWnrWq6TlN8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qOiOQDmvpmzaOIJj

[@jimyoung688]

That’s what I thought. Thank you, again.

[@jimyoung688]

One more question. When using feeder line, do I need a ground for every hot wire?

[@Pvilletrains]

Not necessarily, but it will help eliminate any possible dead spots in the future

[@railchief74]

Nice video, I also like your shirt

[@Eyrrll]

Someone needs to make an O gauge set with Marvel characters on them.

[@Pvilletrains]

You giving me a cool project idea.

[@terrysogaugetrains]

@@Eyrrll Here is a link to video That I made of my layout from 4 years ago. If you look closely at about 3:25 mark you'll spot the Hulk coming out of a gateman's shed at the behind the water tower.
You may have to pause at blow up image to see him.
th-cam.com/video/v8gBG8QwW0w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SiMAkTYZYA7D8NUL

[@lancehahn7714]

What size fork connectors did you use for the terminal block?

[@Pvilletrains]

I used #8 here and 22 gauge wire but you can use larger sizes if you using heavier gauge wire. Red and yellow forks ( yellow for heavier gauge wire) work with the ones I used in the video

[@kaybhee6]

max current of terminal pls

[@Pvilletrains]

Different blocks are rated differently

[@bradhamrick9197]

Ho N Marks American Flyer O Any

[@flyingdin1164]

Can you use the same methodology for getting power to different areas on the track ?

[@Pvilletrains]

Yes you can. I run the power from my transformer into one of the terminal blocks and then out to the various sections of track so I can get a much more even flow of power.

[@flyingdin1164]

@@Pvilletrains awesome thanks for the feedback! G scale guy here but I’m looking to get into O gauge. Your videos are super clear and helpful.