I've been running Lionel 027 tubular track for 50 years and despite many self-built pikes, have never used a crossover in the manner I now have in mind. I run two distinct and separate lines using my KW Transformer. My latest pipe-dream is to have these two lines cross yet stay separately powered. Unit 1 on Thottle A will simply crossover the Throttle B track and continue on its way on Throttle A power, and vice-versa with Unit 2 on Throttle B power. So, using a 45 degree crossover, is it possible to separate the two by severing the continuity and then using jumpers on the center rails without a power loss to the motive power. My alternative idea is to create two block systems for the crossover using a DPDT toggle switch with one position for Throttle A and one for Throttle B. Expert thoughts appreciated.
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