Brand new to model trains need help with track design | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

LaurenOGR Forum Member

hi all

i am just getting into this. I was wondering if you could do a figure 8 with a cross over piece in the center and only one track. Do you need a switch or will the train be able to run in a full figure 8 without one.

Thanks

lauren

1/5/1911:42 PM

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ADCX RobOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Tell us about your train set & the type of track you are using.

1/6/191:15 AM

LaurenOGR Forum Member

Thanks Rob. I have an o Gauge Lionel Pennsylvania flyer i have on my dining room table. I was going to make a tunnel and thought it would be fun for it to wind around in a figure eight and go through a tunnel. Appreciate the help

1/6/191:36 AM

NJCJOEOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

If you are talking about a standard figure eight, then you do not need a switch, just a 90 degree crossing in the center.

1/6/198:13 AM

LaurenOGR Forum Member

Great thanks!

1/6/199:53 AM

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