Split Jaw Power Connectors

Are these just not available any more?

Are you thinking of using these for O gauge? There are many other options for O gauge.

My only issue with the split jaw, brass connectors for G gauge is that for LGB track, you need to cut the plastic insulation on the bottom of the track where you place the connector. For my ceiling layout, I just shoved a spade connector between the plastic and the brass rail. As far as I can tell, the split jaw connectors are still pretty available. I also have the LGB screw on power connectors that work pretty well.

George

No, I am O gauge only.
The PIKO connectors are for G gauge, but the actual Split Jaw connectors came in O gauge.

However, the owner of the company retired and they no longer seem to be available, and I have not found anything like them for O gauge.

What type of track are you using? Is the layout permanent or temporary? There are many options. The G gauge split jaw may work on tubular track. I can try it tomorrow. I think I have done it before.

George

Ross track and switches.
Permanent layout.
Is the G Scale track the same width at the bottom of the rail, and the with the same space between the ties, such that the Piko's would fit?

RWL posted:

Ross track and switches.
Permanent layout.
Is the G Scale track the same width at the bottom of the rail, and the with the same space between the ties, such that the Piko's would fit?

The Piko ones might work, but you would need to cut the lower flange off the Ross rail. I think the O gauge split jaw clamps were made for tubular track. For Ross track, Gargraves makes a pigtail power connector that goes between track sections. 

Gargraves part # 932B/W-12 8" Pigtail

You can also just push a spade connector into the rail on the underside.

George

George S posted:

RWL posted:

Ross track and switches.
Permanent layout.
Is the G Scale track the same width at the bottom of the rail, and the with the same space between the ties, such that the Piko's would fit?

The Piko ones might work, but you would need to cut the lower flange off the Ross rail. I think the O gauge split jaw clamps were made for tubular track. For Ross track, Gargraves makes a pigtail power connector that goes between track sections. 

Gargraves part # 932B/W-12 8" Pigtail

You can also just push a spade connector into the rail on the underside.

George

 

I have read a lot about using the spade connectors pressed into the bottom slot of the rail, and I like the idea a lot.

I do wonder, however, just how sound of a connection this gives, and how it lasts over time.

I have searched a lot, and have not gotten iron clad opinions on this.
Some say yes some say no.

Maybe I need to just post the question straight up.