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I have two independent loops of Fastrack, powered by two different old ZW transformers that intersect at a 45 degree crossing.  Is their anything out there that when one train is across the 45 degree crossover it will stop the second train from coming to the crossover?  My layout is not permanent.  I set my layout up for Christmas each year.  This year I am running 4 individual trains and the layout measures 12 feet by 22 feet.  My 4 grand daughters (all under 8 years old) operate the 4 transformers.  I need electrical help to prevent a wreck!

Thanks,

JimJ / Clover, SC

 

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Thank you both for your reply.  However, I do not know enough about how to wire anything so the diagram in that article is Greek to me.

I also cannot find the manual thread to pull up what they have to say.

Is it possible to use 2 accessory activator packs 6-12029 to accomplish what I need to stop a train coming on either track at a crossover from crashing into one another?

Thanks,

Ji

Originally Posted by JimJ:

Thank you both for your reply.  However, I do not know enough about how to wire anything so the diagram in that article is Greek to me.

I also cannot find the manual thread to pull up what they have to say.

Is it possible to use 2 accessory activator packs 6-12029 to accomplish what I need to stop a train coming on either track at a crossover from crashing into one another?

Thanks,

Ji

Here is the address of the manual you need.  download it in PDF format:

http://www.slsprr.net/history/...onelTrainsAccess.pdf

 

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Just noticed that the electrical manuals section has been closed, locked out.  Bummer.  How can we help each other if manuals are verboten.  Geeze!!  Last time I looked material is permitted as long as not used for commercial use, ie publishing a book for profit.  I belong to several RR forums that put up excerpts or whole manuals for referencing.

Originally Posted by rrman:

Just noticed that the electrical manuals section has been closed, locked out.  Bummer.  How can we help each other if manuals are verboten.  Geeze!!  Last time I looked material is permitted as long as not used for commercial use, ie publishing a book for profit.  I belong to several RR forums that put up excerpts or whole manuals for referencing.

The electrical manuals section is open now.  I just posted an old Pop. Sci. reference book and a circuit breaker catalog.  I'm anxious to see what others have,  To be honest I'm blown away by the old illustrations.  They are so much better than what Lionel does now,

Thank you rkenny & trainlarry for your valued information.  I have read the information and trying to digest it all.  Relays are the way to go.  Many thanks.

 

One more question that will show the level of understanding I am at:

Should I be using 14 or 16 gauge wire from my transformers to the track?  I intend to run 3 separate sets of wires from the same transformer posts for each of my 4 track loops.  (The layout is 12' x 22')

Also, can I use the same gauge wire to connect my accessories? 

Thanking you in advance,

JimJ.

Originally Posted by JimJ:

Should I be using 14 or 16 gauge wire from my transformers to the track?  

 

Also, can I use the same gauge wire to connect my accessories? 

For my $$$, I would go with the 14 gauge. Of course you can use 14 ga to your accessories, but 18 ga should be more than sufficient. For accessories, I just use speaker wire.

 

Gilly

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HI Group

 

It is nice to see that the old school still works after all these years. Does anyone have Fastrack or Atlas equivalent? As GRJ would say "rolling your own" is fine with me. Does anyone have a parts list and schematic for this project? Page 29 from the Manuel is hard to read even with my glass on.

 

 

Thank you in advance and Happy Holidays.

 

Kris

 

 

 

Originally Posted by nvocc5:

HI Group

 

It is nice to see that the old school still works after all these years. Does anyone have Fastrack or Atlas equivalent? As GRJ would say "rolling your own" is fine with me. Does anyone have a parts list and schematic for this project? Page 29 from the Manuel is hard to read even with my glass on.

 

 

Thank you in advance and Happy Holidays.

 

Kris

 

 

 

Drag your mouse pointer to the lower left of your open PDF document.  A little navigation bar will pop up with two magnifying glasses in the middle.  Click on the one with the + sign on it and the document will zoom as much as you need it.

 

Better yet click on the floppy disk icon and save it to your machine.  You can then open and magnify to your hearts delight (must have Adobe Reader (free)). 

Originally Posted by nvocc5:

HI Group

 

It is nice to see that the old school still works after all these years. Does anyone have Fastrack or Atlas equivalent? As GRJ would say "rolling your own" is fine with me. Does anyone have a parts list and schematic for this project? Page 29 from the Manuel is hard to read even with my glass on.

 

 

Thank you in advance and Happy Holidays.

 

Kris

 

 

 

nvocc5,

The FasTrack to create the detection block and control rails 6-12060. It has jumpers to isolate both the outside and center rails. One on each end of a block(detection and control section) approaching the cross.You can also make your own control rail track for an isolated outside rail and use the 1 3/8" piece with the jumper removed for the power control track.

 

I didn't see this thread until now.

 

Then you can use Dale H.'s schematic.

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