Quick question.
Using FT, if I cut a gap in the center rail (or use the already gapped 1 3/8 track and disconnecting the wire underneath), will an engine continue seamlessly and uninterrupted from one block over the gap to the next block and continue on under power of the same transformer.
Does the center rail gap creating the block impact the reversing unit on the engine i.e will the engine (Lionel & MTH PS 2) stop or reverse itself after sensing the gap.
Thank you.
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As long as theres a separate hot wire to the block, the train will continue into the block without issue.
FWIW this gap is much smaller than the gaps a loco crosses through turnouts.
Thank you very much for your reply.
I assume the unit has 2 rollers. As long as 1 roller has power, it is not an issue. Not sure what "FT" is.
Dale H
Does the center rail gap creating the block impact the reversing unit on the engine
No, because the gap is very small. Most modern e-units have capacitors to keep the engine running when it encounters a dead spot (MTH produced a video years ago demonstrating this), so unless the gap is several inches long you should have no problems.
-John
Thank you all.
To answer the side question, FT is FasTrack. Continuing on the original. The cut gap is so narrow that the roller will contact both rails, so no loss.
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