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Wiring code 83 crossing for DC?

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Wiring code 83 crossing for DC?
Posted by kasskaboose on Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:47 PM

I thought to replace two crossovers with a either a 19 or 25 deg crossing.  How to wire the crossing for DC?  The crossing is near the mainline and provides other ways for consists to leave/enter the layout; installing it won't impact the mainline.  That said, should I put in plastic joiners to have independent operations or just have the crossing operate with the mainline?

Thanks for your help.  I get tangled up easily with wiring, lol!

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Posted by DigitalGriffin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 3:48 PM

The crossings are automatically isolated at the frogs.  You should be good to go.

Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions

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Posted by richhotrain on Thursday, January 7, 2016 3:53 PM

Drop feeders from all four ends of the crossing for flawless operation. You want to avoid stalls.

Rich

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