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How to Wire My N Scale Track

Model railroads come in a variety of scales, from the very large to the very small. N scale is among the smallest standard scales, with a distance between the rails of 9mm. Properly wiring this delicate scale of model railroad can be done in a few steps with the right equipment.

Things You'll Need

Screwdriver
Tape measure
Wire stripper
Wire clippers
N scale terminal track
Model railroad transformer
Bell wire

Instructions

- 1
  Find the terminal section of the N scale model railroad track. This is the section of track that connects to the transformer, supplying power to the track.
- 2
  Measure the distance from the terminal section of the track to the transformer with a tape measure.
- 3
  Cut two lengths of bell wire the distance of the terminal section of the track to the transformer with wire clippers.
- 4
  Remove a few centimeters of insulation from the ends of the bell wire lengths with a wire stripper.
- 5
  Unscrew the screws on the terminal section of the track with a screwdriver.
- 6
  Wrap the end of one length of bell wire around a screw in the terminal section of the track.
- 7
  Wrap the end of the other length of bell wire around the other screw in the terminal section of the track.
- 8
  Tighten the screws in the terminal track, securing the bell wires in place.
- 9
  Disconnect all power to the transformer and unscrew the contact screws on the transformer with a screwdriver.
- 10
  Wrap the loose end of one of the bell wires around a contact screw on the transformer.
- 11
  Wrap the loose end of the other bell wire around the other contact screw on the transformer.
- 12
  Tighten the screws on the transformer to secure the bell wires to the transformer.
- 13
  Restore power to the transformer. Your N scale track is powered and ready to use.

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