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Looking for help in wiring the subject bridge.  Thought I had done everything correct in my setup, as I set it up first and tested it.  It worked perfect first time.  Two tracks running in the same direction.  Lights were green until train hit control, etc.  Went ahead and set everything else up and Murphy’s law kicked in.  When I placed the train on the track, whether in or out of the control block, the light turned red.  This happens on both tracks.  What did I do??

I am using the recommended standard CTC lock-on, one on each control block, given that the bridge has SMD circuit boards to to control the color change.  Each lock-on is attached within the control block on the opposite side of normal common/hot rail wiring.  

In case I have fooled you into thinking I know what I’m talking about, I really need an idiot’s guide to get this resolved.  I’ve also attached my wiring.  

Thanks very much for your time.  

Fred

 

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Fred O. posted:

...  So I am clear, the outside rail needs fiber pins and the center rail needs to be insulated?

Fred: No. The outside rail is what needs to be isolated; with fiber pins, and the rail must also be isolated from the opposite outer rail. With tubular track, you need to put insulation between that isolated outer rail and the metal base pieces that tie the outer rails together. FasTrack uses a metal strap underneath. The center rail does not need to be altered.

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