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Re: Cross Tracks (4519) question
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 26 Apr 2000 20:39:42 GMT
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Frank Filz wrote:
> James J. Trobaugh wrote:
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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?
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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
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> ---+---o---
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> ---o---+---
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> o = open
> + = connection
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> Then this crossing would be Ok in figure eights and other constructs
> depending on how it was rotated (which sounds like a recipe for disaster
> to me).
All four lines are isolated. None of them connect to any other.
Dean
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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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