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Wiring problem
Posted by grywyn on Saturday, February 27, 2010 4:34 PM

Building a new layout, laying down my mainline first, as I tested it when train comes to a switch everything goes dead. Now I know I need to put feeder wires on the other side do I have to do something special with the switch as in one position it will kick out power. What did I forget?

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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Saturday, February 27, 2010 9:57 PM

 A little more information... whose switch and what model?

 Is your layout in a closed loop?

If so, how far do you have to go to pick up power again?

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Posted by dwbeckett on Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:21 AM

Greg Elmassian

 A little more information... whose switch and what model?

 Is your layout in a closed loop?

If so, how far do you have to go to pick up power again?

Regards, Greg

And is your track/switch's new or used. I see you are testing as you go very good thing to do. IS your track dead after passing over the Frog?  Are you using insulated track jointers on all 6 rail's or 2 and or 4 rails  if the latter then you need to provide power to the connecting track.  A picture would be helpful if you are not sure of what you have.

Dave

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