Can a siding be run off a section of track (using an insulated frog point and connected by insulated rail joiners at each end) with a reverse loop module changing the polarity in between?
It has been suggested this okay as long as the siding is definitely NOT connected back into the main wiring but I would be grateful for confirmation.
Graeme Leary
Reverse loop modules
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Re: Reverse loop modules
The simple answer is 'yes'. The qualification is that the length of the siding between the insulating rail joiners that is fed by the reverse loop module, must be at least as long as the longest span of current consuming units in any train that operates on it.
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Re: Reverse loop modules
Hi Graeme
If it's only a siding, why the need for a reverse unit? You only need those if the track creates a loop requiring the polarity change. No need to insulate it either unless your using electrofrog points. Any chance you can post a picture of what you're building. Might help with providing correct advise.
Paul
If it's only a siding, why the need for a reverse unit? You only need those if the track creates a loop requiring the polarity change. No need to insulate it either unless your using electrofrog points. Any chance you can post a picture of what you're building. Might help with providing correct advise.
Paul
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Re: Reverse loop modules
Many thanks Hatfield Shed. Paul, will send you a shot of what I'm doing. It's a siding off a curved line (with the reverse loop module) that is between
2 different angled sections on the layout. The shot should explain.
Regards
Graeme
2 different angled sections on the layout. The shot should explain.
Regards
Graeme