mabloodhound,
That is what I did the first time I hooked one up. The only problem was that the Light did not work. I had push on and push off switches wired and they worked fine but I wanted to light them so when we start operating we can easily see if the track is hot or not by the light. Does that make sense? Thanks

Len I am trying to understand that illustration; I love model railroading but electrical part of the hobby is not my strong suit. What would be helpful for me would be a diagram that showed how and where the wires from the bus or main power supply went and then how they went to the track from the lighted rocker switch. I am trying to picture that and make application to the railroad; but for me it is a little difficult. Please be patient. I copied off the diagrams and all the conversations from you and Jim to try and study it and figure it out. Thanks for trying. Larry

Jim and Len, thanks for trying to help; A diagram would really help. Let me share with you what I have done so far and the result.

My bus wires are black and red. I ran a red wire from the bus to the brass terminal and a black wire from the bus to the center terminal. This lighted up the light when I turned it on and off. Then I took a black wire from the center terminal and went to one side of the track in the roundhouse and a red wire from the brass terminal to the other side of the track in the roundhouse. What happen is the light would turn on and off but the power to the track never went on or off; it just stayed on even if the light was on or off. I am not sure how to switch the wires around; I tried some but then the light would not work and caused some shorts.
Thank you so much for the help. Larry

Len what will happen using DCC; I found on the two prongs that light up the rocker switch. What problem will I have with DCC?

Len,
I am running DCC so what you are saying is run two wires from my bus wire to two of the  contacts that work the light and then take two wires to the track on the roundhouse?

Question for Jim Banner.
I have several 12v rocker switches that are lighted. Jim I want to use them for the tracks around the round house to indicate if that track is on or off. There are three prongs on the rocker switch and one is brass. How do I wire these. Remember you are helping someone who needs "Wiring for Dummy's". Thanks Jim you have helped me and many others. Larry

Mouse is right. Check on Ebay; I got the Walthers turntable and did not pay near that amount. I got one just a little over a $100. Their turntable is awesome and works like a charm; but take your time programming each stop. Larry

Awesome pics Trent!

Jim, one more question. When I cut the lights of the string there were three wires instead of two. I assume that the third wire is a ground. What and how do I hook up the third wire. Thanks.

Thank you JIm and everyone else. That was a lot of great information. Thanks a lot. Larry

Jim Banner; I know you know the answer to this question if you get this question. I was given a whole lot of white Christmas tree lights and I experimented with them and they kept blowing out. I cut them off the string and put up to the AC in a transformer and it blew immediately; I also tried to use the DC on a transformer and the same result occures.  How can I use these inexpensive (free) lights to light buildings with out blowing out the bulbs? How can I use a dimmer to where they would not be so bright. Any help would be appreciated from anyone. Larry

I use that Photo-flo that Jim suggested for ground cover and it works great. I use a sprayer to soak the ground cover and then use a thinned solution of white glue and it works great for me.

Ernie,
If you ever get down this way; by all means look me up. We can talk about music and of course trains. Call me at 334-494-5945 if you come near. That invitation goes out to all who love the hobby as I do. You are always welcome at our home of the Salamanca Branch of the PRR. Larry

Mr Bridge,
You have to type larrystrain.org in the address bar; you cannot use goggle or some other search engine. Thanks Ernie that you found the site. Yes I am just outside of Dothan in a little town called Slocomb. I actually lived two years in Enterprise and that is when I got back into the hobby after being absent for about 15 years. By the way I am leading music in a church in Pinckard, AL. I actually was born in PA and that is why I am modeling the PRR. I give a lot of history as to why I model that area in the web site. I hope you got a chance to read it. The hobby has been a blessing for me after having a lot of heart problems. It is the greatest hobby I know of and you meet some of the greatest folks across the country. Blessings to all. Larry

If you want to see an HO layout in progress. You can check out what I am doing on my web site. Type into your address bar at the top larrystrain.org and see the progress of the Salamanca Branch of the PRR.

What are some of the recommendations you all have for a three level HO layout