Super O Track - Are all three rails insulated? (for automatic blocking system)

[rtraincollector]

I had a loop about 6' x 12' that was Super O and It was always losing the buss bar as they come up with use. they will also do just raise enough to get the engine to derail for that I took it down. It does look great but it has its problems as all do  I would recommend   Gargaves with Ross switches..

[ADCX Rob]

Each set, or "outfit", had a #48 insulated straight as one of the sections included:

[jwse30]

The outer ties are joined together with three metal "ties" just like regular tubular I'm afraid. I understand that a lot of people just use a Dremel with a cut off wheel and cut the metal tie to make them insulated though. It doesn't sound like they disassemble the track at all when doing this.

 

J White

 

[lionel2986]

Hi there,

I am thinking of track to use on my next layout. I've always loved 0-27 track, but I spent a lot of time removing each track tie to insulate all three rails for a block system. After insulating each tie, I would have to carefully test each piece and make sure they are still insulated (sometimes, re-tightening the tie would rip my insulation and the metal ties would contact the rail, voiding the insulation). I wish there was an easier way. I know that Gargraves has all three rails insulated with wooden ties, and I am considering using that next. However, I think the Super-O track also looks very nice. Are the three rails insulated? This would make setting up a blcok system easy. Or, are the two outside rails somehow connected like with steel O and O-27 ties.

Thanks!