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Common return

A method of wiring a layout whereby all of the wires going to one side of the track are wired together and permanently connected to one side of all controllers. This method permits single pole switches to be used in place of double pole and reduces the amount of wire required. IT CANNOT BE USED WITH SINGLE SUPPLY.

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