Everything on model trains, model railroads, model railways, locomotives, model train layouts, scenery, wiring, DCC and more. Enjoy the world's best hobby... model railroading!
Hooking Up Electrical Wires to the Body of a Train
Richard models in HO and asks:
“On a Westside brass K5 4-6-2 motor where do I connect to 2 wires that run off the motor connection?”
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
For one, one wire is hot (+) and the other is ground (-). If you have a forward light in the locomotive, it is usually the positive (+) and the other wire goes to the frame or the tender pick up wheels. That´s the way my Mantua open frame motor is. Hope this helps you some.