Hi. We're about to start wiring our 9'x5' HO layout, which is a 3x around L-shape layout. I've been lurking on this list for over a year while we've planned...
The simple answer...No. Signal detection blocks can be isolated by using insulated joiners on only one of the rails. Add insulating joints as you construct...
Thanks, Don (and Neil), I was about to ask a similar question. I have a 17 X 12 U-shaped layout under construction and will begin laying track in a month or...
... Thanks very much, Don. So just for clarity, I should put an insulated joiner on 1 rail in between each future detection block? Further (except for...
... There is no need to replace the extra joiner, just connect all the common rails to the same terminal. However, there is an advantage in having both rails...
You will need an insulated joiner at each end of a signal detection block. (One insulator between two blocks) It really doesn't make any difference which...
Don, How does one maintain the same rail when the block is under an auto reverser, or similar toggle? Chappy ... basic layout loop, stick with it. Some track...
If you put a diode drop type detector to one of the rails in an auto-reverse section in addition to one on the rails leading into/out of the A-R track, there...
Thanks Don, Now if I can figure out what all your answer means I will have it made. What exactly is a diode type drop for us non electronics wizard types? I...
A "Diode Type Drop" relates to the fact that a simple diode requires voltage across it to have current flowing through it. But unlike a resistor, diodes...
Thanks Don, You have made me wiser. (Maybe more dangerous too !!) Chappy ... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version:...
Don, Will you post this to the group site. I have a feeling it will come in handy soon. Jodie chappy <chappy@...> wrote: Thanks Don, You have made me...
Hiya all Working away on a new N scale layout, and while I'm waiting for some more track, I started working on the wiring plan. Guess what I want to know is,...
David, You have identified the reversing track sections OK, but may not have the best choices as to where to place the gaps. For fool proof operation...
Note that, unlike a resistor, the voltage drop across a diode is relatively constant independent of current flow. Thus for the example given, an occupied...
Thank You Don :) That was very helpful and certainly helped my understanding of how the loops work. Ive made the suggested changes and updated the pic and also...
Dave, You followed my thoughts exactly on the lower level. On your upper level sketch I see another possible train length vs A-R section problem at the mining...
Hi all Some weeks ago I posted a request for help with my Wabbit stationery decoders. Essentiall on 5 of 6 I have the fascia push buttons do not work. Some...
Neil, I recommend that you use a razor saw rather than a Xuron rail cutter to make your gaps. The rail cutter sure would be quick and easy, but it will push...
Hi Allan, Thanks very much. I'll pick up a razor saw from Clover also. I talked to Russ yesterday and he was very nice and responsive. (I mentioned the...
Hi I too have had a problem with getting a response from DCC Specialties lately.I am not sure about whats up with that. However if you can get hold of them...
Thanks Bearman 5004 - I contacted Tony's and they sent the email to Larry Maier who has responded very quickly. I gather that Tony's has subsumed DCC...
I was curious and looked at the Clover website to see what they offered in addition to ground throws. Their price list has scores (hundreds?) of items in...
... Just curious as to why you want to do this. Besides the shimming, you would also have to ballast them, then, if you are using switch motors, find a place...
... offered in addition to ground throws. Their price list has scores (hundreds?) of items in almost all scales along with a price schedule by scale. But when...
OKAY. TY, Neil, for the skinny. But darn it! Now I am 'waiting' on a new catalogue to be published, a new Digitrax full blown radio throttle [and our ship...
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