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Cross Tracks (4519) question
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Fri, 21 Apr 2000 19:50:35 GMT
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I have a simple question about the 4519
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=4519-1
cross tracks. Is the voltage from one track isolated from the crossing
track? Basically I want to have two mainlines cross each other while
maintaining separate power supplies. Can this be done with a stock 4519? Or
do I have to use the "ol' tape on the end of the track" method to isolate
one of the tracks?
Thanks
jt
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James J. Trobaugh james.trobaugh@ngltc.org
North Georgia LEGO Train Club www.ngltc.org
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 | | Re: Cross Tracks (4519) question
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| I do exactly this and it works without a problem. I have two loops that cross each other twice; I must admit that visitors can't resist the temptation to run one train into the other. Cary (...) (25 years ago, 21-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Cross Tracks (4519) question
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| Hi James, Yes its possible. Im using three of them but I think they are a bit rough, youll have to cross them slowly, not at full speed. I personally dont like the sound of it, its sounds like an train is ready to go out of his tracks. Have fun and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Cross Tracks (4519) question
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| (...) As people have mentioned that it works, I'd point out that the tracks MUST be insulated. If they aren't then the track will be shorted. If pairs of tracks were connected such as | | ---+---o--- | | ---o---+--- | | o = open + = connection Then (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
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