HOn3 Barlow Pass Layout | Track, Turnouts and DCC Wiring

This week, I get down to business on the HOn3 Barlow Pass layout, putting down some cork roadbed, laying flex track and custom turnouts, and wiring everything for DCC power. Along the way, I demonstrate how to control model railroad turnouts with inexpensive slide switches that move the points while providing power routing to the turnout frog. My little slice of Colorado narrow gauge is well on its way!
Empire Trackworks graciously provided the custom, hand-built HOn3 turnouts for the layout. Check them out at https://www.empire-trackworks.com/

Thanks for watching!
Dave

In this video:
3M Scotchlock Connectors 22/14 AWG: https://a.co/d/07QW0PX
Mini Slide Switches: https://a.co/d/9rWFBWY
Xuron Flush Cutting Rail Nippers: https://www.micro-tools.com/products/xur-2175b
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Music:
"Jeremiah's Song" by Dan Lebowitz - YouTube Audio Library
"Country Cue" and "Rocktop" by Audionautix - YouTube Audio Library