New layout...

[Brian In Arkansas]

I am in the process of building a new layout (after a 30 years break) and many things have changed....

I have several Peco turnouts, that only power in one position.

 

I believe they are insulated, but how can I get them to work in either direction?

 

I have tested the track I have in temporary place, and when I  "throw the switch", the power is cut off to the other line.

 

I have read the instructions... but they dont help much.

This is an indoor model, HO scale FYI...

 Thanks,

 Brian

 

 

[kimbrit]

Hi Brian,

I used PECO insulated frog points for many years. To make both tracks live, solder jumper wires to the track to carry the current past the frog, ie: from the main line before the switch to both tracks from the switch, keep the polarity right!! You could use jumper wires between the two diverging tracks, your choice.

Kim

[Anonymous]

That is quite right, what Kim has said; i have LGB ones that were modified to be like this and i have virtually thrown them out.

Rgds Ian

[vsmith]

Brian I would repost this question in the Moder Railroader forum, more experts in these. they'll set you right, I have used "electrofrog" switches, in the past in HOn30, but I HATED wiring them, its a real pain, and I've spent 10 years forgetting about them. Good Luck