New to Ross and GarGraves systems.
HOw do I wire Ross switches to create a crossover from outer loop to inner or inner to outer loop and use only one switch controller for each set?
Where do I put my insulating pins to isolate the two loops?
Really appreciate your help. I've read your many comments and finds you guys have a wealth of knowledge and experience. I look forward to learning and growing in my love for trains. Have a blessed weekend.
Charles
callenchilders@yahoo.com
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I can only comment on using Tortoise switch machines. You wire so that one toggle switch controls both motors at the same time. Just a matter of reversing the wires to the turnout motor if needed so that both turnouts remain straight and by flipping the switch they both diverge to complete the cross over.
No insulating pins needed. Each turnout has 3 sets of centerails already isolated from one another.
There are a couple ways to deal with powering the rails. If you buy the "Ross Ready" version, they have electrical bridge strips built in. All you need to do, is leave the pin out of the center rail where the two switches connect, done. If you don't get Ross Ready, then you have to make sure all the different rail segments have power. You can feed all the rails from the surrounding track via the pins. As long as you have power on both mains, you're good except you have to provide a special feeder to the center rail between the switches. This can be tied to either main, your choice. Then you do use the pin in the center rail.
As for controlling the switches, just wire them both to one button. Your choice of buttons depends on the type of switch machine you're using. You need momentary style if you're using the standard twin coil machines.
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