Hi
I am planning a new layout - which will be an outer loop of O48 Fastrack and an inner loop of O36 (incorporating a reversing loop.
The 2 loops will be joined by 2 pairs of O72 switches with the isolated track pieces (split center rail) to allow each loop to be isolated electrically. I plan to run feeder wires from a transformer to various points on the layout to ensure even power distribution.
I am looking for help with the following:
Let's say on day 1 I want to run 2 trains - one on the inner loop and one on the outer. I imagine this is simple - attach a transformer to each track - tracks isolated from one another - away we go
But what if the next day I decide I would like to operate one train one the whole layout - allowing the train to pass through the switches and move between the outer and inner loops. I imagine I could wire the isolation tracks with a switch to bridge the split middle rail - but would it be that simple?
Any guidance appreciated!