Fun with Arduino - a Series of Introductory Videos [external source]

Arduino outputs can only switch 20mA. If we want to control groups of multuple lights on our model railway layout, we will need some more 'oompf'. A 12V power supply will do great and we can use Relay or FET modules, controlled by the Arduino, to swicth the higher current / voltage. How to do this, how to wire this, is the subject of this video and article.

Link to Fun with Arduino 05 Connect multiple LEDs with a Relay or a FET