Reverse Loop Wiring Feeds

[JMB]

Same 'MR Oldtimer/DCC Rookie' as the previous Post!

Will be wiring 3 reverse loops on my layout utilizing Digitrax AR1 Units.

I understand that only the power supply from the AR1 should be hooked up to the rail in the gapped reverse loop - no feeders from the Main Bus.

In order to wire feeders to each section of N-scale Peco flextrack, is it advisable to set up a separate or 'Auxiliary' Bus for each of the AR1 units - the length of each of the reverse loops is some 10' to 12'?

Thanks!

...John

[jbinkley60]

Same 'MR Oldtimer/DCC Rookie' as the previous Post!

Will be wiring 3 reverse loops on my layout utilizing Digitrax AR1 Units.

I understand that only the power supply from the AR1 should be hooked up to the rail in the gapped reverse loop - no feeders from the Main Bus.

In order to wire feeders to each section of N-scale Peco flextrack, is it advisable to set up a separate or 'Auxiliary' Bus for each of the AR1 units - the length of each of the reverse loops is some 10' to 12'?

Thanks!

...John

You could or just run a couple of sets of feeders directly from the reversing section of track back to the respective AR1 (just adjust the wire size for the distance).  The legnth of the track section is short enough that a bus could be viewed as overkill.  Folks do it both ways.

 

[Vail and Southwestern RR]

I would say that 10-12 feet was enough for an auxilliary bus of sorts, it keeps everything straightforward, in my opinion.

[JMB]

Thanks for the input..will now get to work!

...John