Is it possible to utilize one Legacy control system to operate 2 separate and physically separate track loops?
Can I just hook up 2 sets of wires, i.e. 2 red and black (Power and Ground) pairs from the Transformer and Legacy base to their respective loops?
Will this work?
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As long as the legacy command wire is attached to the ground on each loop it should work just fine.
This can be done at the track, on the ground wire to the track, or even at the ground post of the transformer, it really doesn't matter its all the same path.
Thanks Rick!
yes our club has 4 independent lines and only one legacy system. all lines work great.
If you use a single common you only need to connect the legacy base wire to the transformer common. Depends on which transformer you are using.
Either way, it will work and be sure to have a good earth ground at the outlet for the Legacy base power supply. Don't use a surge protected outlet strip.
If you use a single common you only need to connect the legacy base wire to the transformer common. Depends on which transformer you are using.
Either way, it will work and be sure to have a good earth ground at the outlet for the Legacy base power supply. Don't use a surge protected outlet strip.
I always wondered, based on the wiring diagram and also what you are saying...does that mean to connect the Legacy Ground wire to the transformer ground post?
Or actually strip it into the wire along the way?
Yep, using a power strip...I will fix that tonight, thanks for the heads up!
I always wondered, based on the wiring diagram and also what you are saying...does that mean to connect the Legacy Ground wire to the transformer ground post?
You can attach the Legacy COMMON (U Post) to the Transformer COMMON at the transformer or to where it attaches to the track. It doesn't matter as long as it is connected to the COMMON.
Or actually strip it into the wire along the way?
Yep, using a power strip...I will fix that tonight, thanks for the heads up!
Power strips are necessary at times, just don't use the surge protected type for the Legacy base power.
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