i am going to start laying traxk hopefully, and i have to wire switches and powwe dormthe track.
can anyone give me advice, pointers, or point me in the direction of where I can get helpful insight into wiring.
I am laying out an N scale set using Atlas track. My proposes layout is below.
thanks for any help
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t454/Brentdavies/Layout%201_zpsjw0zkfox.jpg
Loads of info in the link. Take your time. It can get complex depending on what you want.
http://www.wiringfordcc.com/track.htm
Rich
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Welcome aboard!
I looked at the layout diagram in your signature link. You have a reverse loop, so you will need to plan for that.
Are you using DC or DCC? Although most wiring "best practices" are the same, there are some things which you need to consider for each.
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Am I overlooking something?
It seems that once a train enters the lower loop, the only way out is to back up.
Alton Junction
Rich,
I posted the layout in hopes the experts would point out these things that I might have overlooked.
I guess back to the drawing board to iron out the kinks
richhotrain Am I overlooking something? It seems that once a train enters the lower loop, the only way out is to back up. Rich
We both may be missing somtin'....cause it looks that way to me too!
Take Care!
Frank
Hi Brent,
As Rich and Frank have already mentioned, we might want to work on your track plan first. I think you will become frustrated with your layout very fast if you have to keep backing out of your lower loop.
I would suggest you start with giving us some dimensions and diagram of the space you have to work with so we can suggest some options for you.
As far as wiring best practices are concerned, we need a bit more info. Are you wiring for DC or DCC? Also what kind of switch machines are you wiring for?
Good luck, Derek
ED: Brent I noticed you have another thread opened in the layouts section.
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/p/245006/2730048.aspx#2730048
Again answer some questions there because your track plan is far from ready to start building.
MisterBeasley You have a reverse loop, so you will need to plan for that.
Welcome!
As mentioned by several others, some more track planning whould make your layout more pleasureable to operate. Give us some of the dementions available.
As I look at your plan, I see a possible reach problem. I don't do that much with N scale, but it looks to me like you may have some places with over a 30" reach, total distance of over 60" across. Unless you are quite tall, with long arms, reaching further than 30" can be a problem as you will often bump scenery, trees and buildings.
As for doing wiring, our host has several good books available, as do Atlas and others.
Good luck,
Richard