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#1
General Discussion / Re: wiring for e-z track
June 19, 2016, 11:25:50 PM
I probably will not do too many reverse loops in the future.  For now I just need to make this one work for now.
#2
General Discussion / Re: wiring for e-z track
June 19, 2016, 08:40:13 PM
Thanks again for the info.

I am using a DC operatiion and the EZ track due to my small space.  I can assmble the track quickly into different layouts each time the grandsons come over for a visit making each time special.  When I retire I plan on either an N or Z scale that will be permanent and can build out as time goes by.

Regards,
Mike Basile
#3
General Discussion / Re: wiring for e-z track
June 19, 2016, 11:51:02 AM
When looking at your sketch I noticed in the lower right hand corner that the turnou was slightly adjusted.  Can I assume that you were indicating that I need to gap in two places, not necessarily at those two, but gap the track on two sides of the turnout for best results.

regards,
Mike B
#4
General Discussion / Re: wiring for e-z track
June 19, 2016, 10:29:36 AM
thanks to the yardmaster and len for for their assistance.  Have ordered the kalmbach wiring book and will check out the nmra website.

I read somewhere that insulators could be used to gap the track but have not seen them anywhere.  I remember using them on my dad's o gauge track. 

I am using nickel/silver track.  Does this pose any unusual wiring dilemmas.

Regards,
Mike B
#5
General Discussion / wiring for e-z track
June 18, 2016, 02:35:59 PM
new to e-z track.  I put together an oval track with a figure eight using standard left and right turnouts.  When power was hooked up I ended up with a track with no power. My grandsons and I were so disappointed when the  trains would not run.  I initially thought that my connector track was bad.  I ordered new connector tracks only to find out by trial and error that the assembled track was  the problem.    Is there an e-z track wiring book out there?