QUOTE: Originally posted by electrolove I only need 2 contacts (1 and 8) to use a tortoise, but what can I do with the other 6 contacts? Can someone please give me some examples.
QUOTE: Originally posted by rolleiman QUOTE: Originally posted by electrolove I only need 2 contacts (1 and 8) to use a tortoise, but what can I do with the other 6 contacts? Can someone please give me some examples. I use one set to power route the frogs (so there are no dead spots in the track) and the other to light either panel lights or (later on) signals showing the aspect of the turnout. They could also be used to power route a spur track or siding.. That is, only the aligned route is live. Jeff
QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer i know you love pictures so here ya go ! http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/tortoise/signal-wiring.htm http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/tortoise/wiring-leds.htm