I was going to post this in the Weekend Update. But, wanted it to be more available.
In the process of making my post to the Weekend Update, I remembered a question I have gotten over the years.
In making electrical projects, how do I test them.
Some years ago, I made myself a Portable testbed.
I use this testbed for everything electrical. From Locomotives to Building lights to animations.
Base = 1/4" plywood, 24 x 9 inches
Power = Small Power Pack
Track = (4) sections of Atlas sectional track, Straights OR a section of flex track
Wire = 24 awg CAT5 wire
Test Leads = set of small Alligator Clips
I have added a piece of "Quarter round" Woodstock as a "Guardrail" for the loco testing side.
Both sets of LEADS are connected to the "Track Power Terminals" (DC). I also use (not shown) a 3rd Alligator Clip with a 1K 1/4 watt resistor, soldered on to test LEDs.
I hope this will be useful to someone else, as it has been useful to me!.
Jerry G.
