Don't despair Missy - its all looking fantastic from those phots.

I would put off the signals and uncoupling mechanisms and finish the basics to allow some time to be able to run some trains and enjoy it.

The items above could be added a bit later with I'm sure only minor mods to the scenics and when you feel ready to take them on.

Hang on in there...

Pete

Neat wiring takes time, but once done you WILL be proud of it!

Having helped wire up a club project, I know how dull it it to wire up a layout!

Hi Missy, don't give up, we'll all loose out if you do! (how's that for peer pressure! ).

Seriously though, Baraneatpete's suggestion makes a lot of sense, although I know how de-motivating it can be when there are problems with the points .

There is no quick way with electrics if you rush you make mistakes or bad connections. Two days ago temporary wired up the Lens command unit for some testing. Yesterday trying the mobile unit the system wouldn't work. Found one of the LAMB wires to the fascia plug in unit had come adrift. That's doing it in a hurry.

How are the points driven. If you are using DCC for the points an additional manual switch can help with testing.

With wiring that neat you should have no problems sorting it out.

However I notice in the picture the open powerflux pot. Are you using that to make connections to the copper strip. It is difficult to clean it off under the baseboards and will start going green. Generally I rely on the resin core in the flux for electrical connections.

Donw