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Jumper wires?

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Anonymous
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Jumper wires?
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 21, 2004 2:08 PM
How many feet apart should rail joiners be?
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DSchmitt
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  • From: California - moved to North Carolina 2018
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Posted by DSchmitt on Friday, May 21, 2004 2:21 PM
One school of thought: don't depend on the rail joinersfor electrical continuity, every section of rail should have a jumper wire.

I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.

I don't have a leg to stand on.

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orsonroy
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Posted by orsonroy on Friday, May 21, 2004 2:26 PM
I generally solder every joint on curves and about 1/2 the joints on straight track (I don't solder switches and crossings). I then add about one feeder wire every 3-5 feet. Works like a charm, and only takes a little time.

Ray Breyer

Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943

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