How to and why to use terminal blocks on your model train layout. Also different types to use

In this video, I show you how to wire terminal blocks and different styles you can use.
Below are links to the four different types of terminal blocks I show in this video.

Gardner Bender® Wire Terminals Block at Menards
www.menards.com/main/p-144443...
Terminal Strips, FIXITOK 6 Sets 4/5/6 Positions Terminal Block Strips Waterproof 600V 15A Screw Terminal Strips with 400V 15A Pre-Insulated Terminal Barrier Strip Jumper a.co/d/6851fRZ
Tnisesm 16 Amp 1X 12 Position Power Distribution Board 2 Inputs 2 x 13 Outputs for AC DC a.co/d/6mPyXzn
20Amp 2x10 Position Barrier Terminal Block Distribution Module for AC DC a.co/d/0lMONCV

[@TammyMcElwaine]

Great job 👍

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

Great video Derek, block terminals are big help to keeping everything neat organized. 👍

[@Pvilletrains]

Yes they are!

[@dennissnow2674]

can wait to see it ty great vid

[@Cyberjjc]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this. I am running a very decrepit 4x8 layout now and need to create a star like distro of power since I am running a TIU in my layout. Eventually I will be going 5x10 and my layout should be a cleaner. Regardless, do I need to create an insulated track every 4 or 5 tracks to get the power distro right?

[@Pvilletrains]

You don’t need an insulated track. You just need to run power to the different locations and insulated track would be used If you want to activate and accessory as the train goes by. I also have a video on that.

[@Pvilletrains]

Here’s another video that might help you
czcams.com/video/dWnrWq6TlN8/video.htmlsi=WRSR9AWF_G3k8lFo

[@patrickmcdonald8428]

Where did you buy those lights. Interested thank you please reply.

[@Pvilletrains]

Amazon, here’s the link
GutReise AC/DC E10 Bulbs, 10pcs... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2HXYJCC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@Pvilletrains]

Here’s the correct link for those lights
CHANZON 20 pcs Pre-Wired 3mm RGB... www.amazon.com/dp/B08G4X4LZM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@daivdwalker2374]

The block you just plug in the positive and negative on top so ? Is the side you plug the positive plug is all power going out and negative side ground going out? So you put in 1 positive wire in the first screw and the opposite side the negative side goes with the positive wire 2 where your going whether it be a building or whatever right ? Sorry I've never used a block before gunna be building a layout well I am now still building the table right now

[@Pvilletrains]

If I read your question correctly, that’s how you do it

[@daivdwalker2374]

@@Pvilletrains thanx