To help distribute the power to my tubular track loop more evenly I want to use multiple lock-ons. Does it matter if the the No. 2 rail connection of each lock-on is connected to the same outer rail?
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@coach joe posted:To help distribute the power to my tubular track loop more evenly I want to use multiple lock-ons. Does it matter if the the No. 2 rail connection of each lock-on is connected to the same outer rail?
No as long as it is always the same phase, then it’s fine.(meaning the same post on the transformer)
Both rails are the same electrically... to quickly visualize:
Clip 2 of them onto a single piece of track on opposite sides,(optionally place a piece of rolling stock on the track), and make a quick study of the circuit.
Or, clip just one to a piece of track at the throat of a reversing loop switch and follow the power route around the loop and back out.
