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Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 23 Nov 1999 01:55:33 GMT
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How would you put gaps in the train track? Should you just separate the track
say 1/4 inch?
In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> John Gerlach wrote:
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> > I'm going to disagree with John2 here - there is a time when multiple speed
> > regulators would be handy: If your layout gets to be so large that you're
> > getting a voltage drop on the far side of the layout. The GMLTC is starting
> > to get see problem on our layout, we're thinking of adding a second set of
> > speed regulators on the opposite side of the layout. (The main lines on our
> > layout are around 65 - 70 feet long...) You definitely need to make sure • your
> > polarity is the same, otherwise I'm sure there would be problems of some • sort.
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> Strongly suggest that you put gaps in to divide the track into 2
> sections. Then, except for when a motor is bridging the gap between
> sections, there is no connection between one regulator and another.
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> Ludo may disagree but I think it's a good idea not to directly connect
> two puwer supplies for any length of time, especially relatively
> unregulated ones.
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> But then, Maxwell's equations are why I am a CE and not an EE.
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>
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| (...) Take the track sections apart where you want the gap, cover the metal ends of both sections with tape and put back together. Black electrical tape is an obvious choice but, is a little thick. I use silver duct tape. It matches the color of the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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| (...) There are a couple of ways. 1. Separate them by 1 stud. (all lego solution, only good on tangent (straight) track) 2. With some scotch tape. Tape over the ends carefully, and clip the track together. Not quite all LEGO solution, but not (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Strongly suggest that you put gaps in to divide the track into 2 sections. Then, except for when a motor is bridging the gap between sections, there is no connection between one regulator and another. Ludo may disagree but I think it's a good (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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