Insulating Sidings

I'm sure you'll get a reply from someone who knows what they're talking about but shouldn't you be insulating the center rail?

Paul

You need to insulate the center rail/ The 2 outside rails are connected by the train wheels if it sat on a siding. 

Dale H

Thanks Guys, The reason I used the outside rail is because I remember the Lionel tubular insulated track had that white pin on an outside rail. I will switch the pin position and see if it works. Thanks again, Paul

Paul

Insulating the outside rail is for activating trackside accessories such as a crossing gate or flasher. One outside rail is insulated and the train wheels complete the circuit.

Explained here using relays

http://www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowThread?id=410&categoryId=

To shut off power to the block the center rail is usually insulated. 

Dale H

Thanks Dale, You are so right! I forgot that that was the reason for those insulated tubular tracks. Now I get to unscrew all the track in that area to change pins. Boy, it would be great to have everything exactly like you want it before you lay the first piece of track. This is why a layout is never finished! Thanks again, Dale and everyone else that replied.