Hi Doug,
Sorry friend, that's what happens using different handles in different countries, the PECO SL-383F (scissors) is a bit after my N gauge days as well.
pick.
Thanks Scott. That is how I have mine installed now. I drilled for the four wires and let them hang down and I installed metal rail joiners but have not soldered until I know everything is running. I also plan to throw the turnouts manually for now. I am not ready to power it up yet. To much to do. Doug
I have the double cross over and actually did not have to do any special wiring at all. I drilled holes for the wires to hang down, but that's all they do, just hang there. I did not insulate anything, and all my locos go through just fine. I run Digitrax DCC, and this double crossover is near the edge of the layout, so all 4 turnouts are thrown manually.
Scott
john.pickles87Double Crossover you mean double-slip (Diamond with point blades)
No, a double crossover is different than a double slip.
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Hi Pick. By Double Crossover I mean PECO SL-383F. Also what is your meaning, "fish plates" on the crossover turnout. Doug
By Double Crossover you mean double-slip (Diamond with point blades). I put 2 in, you need insulated fish-plates all round to make it a stand alone unit as per paperwork. Then it says to use micro switches on the pointmotors, nuts, they are murder to set-up. So I used 4 way rotary switches on the code55 to set up the correct feed polarity for the frogs, worked ok.(see below)
That was way back in me pre-dcc days, should be ok because I did the same way in HO code 75 on our new layout but used standard 2 to 1 pointmotor switches (PL13 I think, me brain ain't working at the mo) instead of the rotaries for frog feed and stud and bullet ( Electric Pen) for blade control and they work great.
Be in touch.
pick
I have too install one of these on my new layout I'm building. It came with wiring instructions etc. but I am confused with either insulators or just metal rail joiners and solder. The instructions say plastic or metal your choice. Appreciate some know how on this one. Doug