Trains.com

Insulated rail does not work with Atlas cars

7470 views
33 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Jacksonville, Florida
  • 93 posts
Posted by Wabashbud on Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:43 PM

 I put an ohm meter on the wheels and no continuity.

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Austin, TX
  • 10,096 posts
Posted by lionelsoni on Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:37 PM

Since they make both 2-rail and 3-rail stuff, their wheelsets may share a design that is insulated.

Bob Nelson

  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Rolesville, NC
  • 15,416 posts
Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, May 23, 2010 10:30 AM

Check them with an ohm meter.  Touch probes to each wheel.  Should show a complete circuit.  If so, they should conduct.  They would have to be exta light not to work if metal axles.

 God bless TCA 05-58541   Benefactor Member of the NRA,  Member of the American Legion,   Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville Laugh,   KC&D QualifiedCowboy       

              

  • Member since
    September 2004
  • From: Dearborn Station
  • 24,281 posts
Posted by richhotrain on Sunday, May 23, 2010 9:38 AM

Have you put a voltmeter on the wheels to see if they conduct current?

 

Alton Junction

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Jacksonville, Florida
  • 93 posts
Insulated rail does not work with Atlas cars
Posted by Wabashbud on Sunday, May 23, 2010 9:13 AM

 I have a section of insulated rail (GarGraves three rail) and all my equipment with metal wheels actuate the signals in that section.  However, I have three Atlas flat cars, with auto load, that the box states "metal wheels" but will not operate the signals.  The wheels have been cleaned and still no operation.  Does Atlas use some type of exotic metal in the wheel or axle that does not conduct a current?

 

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the Classic Toy Trains newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month