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Re: Question regarding train motors and regulators
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 23 Aug 2001 03:29:35 GMT
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Frank Filz wrote:For a 4'x8' layout, 1 regulator is plenty. However, if you get a
few
> sets of turnouts, you can rig up some nice layouts with two (or more)
> loops, and then two regulators will allow you to separately control the
> trains on the two loops. The turnouts also control power direction, so
> two loops connected by a pair of turnouts will be independent assuming
> at least one turnout is set to close it's loop, not connect to the
> connecting track. If you make the connecting track long enough, you
> could even store a stopped train in it by having both turnouts switched
> to the loop not the connecting track (thus the connecting track will be
> dead).
Also you can use masking tape to isolate the tracks to ensure they don't short.
Put it over both ends of the track and it separates the current. The only time the
power bridges is when the motor is over both halves. (Two wheels on each side. One
wheel on each circuit)
Dean
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| (...) These questions really need to be in the FAQ (or are they there already?) (...) Only on a truly huge layout will you need multiple controllers to keep a reasonable speed around a loop. (...) The primary factor is length of track and wiring (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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