Plugs for various items - Need pointers

[completenewbie]

I'm trying to build a modular/sectional setup and I don't want to hardwire everything together.

I read in one of my books I can hook things up to plugs so I can unplug modules/sections when I want to move them.

Can someone point me in the direction of where to get these plugs? Is there anything special I need to know about voltage - I certainly hope not

Some of the things I want to add plugs to include:

Track switches, couplers, lights, main power line etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ICG/SOU]

This site may have some good reading for you: Free-mo.org.

 

[Railphotog]

Our modular group has been going for over 25 years now, we use automotive trailer plugs between our modules. They are very rugged and not very expensive. We use four contact plugs, but there are also ones with six contacts. As a bonus, automotive shops have the same color coded wire in four or six pairs.

 

[completenewbie]

Thanks for the responses Trey and Bob.

I hadn't thought about automotive connectors - good idea

Thanks for the link Trey - very helpful

 

[Dougget]

I like using these connectors from Radio Shack. They come in 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 wire configurations. I've also heard of a lot of people using the 4 wire trailer connectors. The trailer plugs will hold up to a lot of abuse and are probably the right choice if you plan to move things around often.

RadioShack Connectors

Doug

 

[completenewbie]

Thanks Doug - I like those, they look pretty easy to install.

I don't plan to move the layout around much at all. I'm only making it modular/sectional to be able to break it down, box it up and store it if need be.

I don't want to go through this again with the layout