As a model train enthusiast you are familiar with the joys of conducting one model train on a single layout. It's safe to assume that manipulating multiple locomotives is twice or perhaps three times as gratifying.
To grab hold of the throttle and speed up one train, slow down another, and keep a third from slamming into them both, you must embrace cab control techniques and wiring required to make it tick! Power packs that AMP up power, toggle switches that choose your train of desired control and throttle cabs are the crucial tools needed in dodging your own disastrous bullets!
Resolving Issues Surrounding Conduction of Scale Model Locomotives
Independent control of separate trains requires you connect each model train to a separate power pack through different blocks of track. Blocks are electrically isolated sections of track divided by insulation in your rails.
Connected to tracks by a Feeder, the switch has a flap in it's mechanism that diverts current when moved or toggled. The diverted current travels to chosen cab where it can shout out commands to its favorite locomotive. The switch responsible for this passing of information is connected to a block of track by a feed know as a Block Feeder.
The switch also has feeds leading to each individual Cab or speed and directional controller. The cabs are interlinked by a connection called a common connection. This common connection or wire that connects the cabs then leads from both cabs to the alternate rail the switches Block Feeder is attached to.
All this wiring and controlling of speed and direction means you as a model train engineer must keep on your toes when running multiple locomotives. You must pay very special attention to your switches, speed and directions to avoid any Casey Jones Scenarios!
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To grab hold of the throttle and speed up one train, slow down another, and keep a third from slamming into them both, you must embrace cab control techniques and wiring required to make it tick! Power packs that AMP up power, toggle switches that choose your train of desired control and throttle cabs are the crucial tools needed in dodging your own disastrous bullets!
Resolving Issues Surrounding Conduction of Scale Model Locomotives
Independent control of separate trains requires you connect each model train to a separate power pack through different blocks of track. Blocks are electrically isolated sections of track divided by insulation in your rails.
Connected to tracks by a Feeder, the switch has a flap in it's mechanism that diverts current when moved or toggled. The diverted current travels to chosen cab where it can shout out commands to its favorite locomotive. The switch responsible for this passing of information is connected to a block of track by a feed know as a Block Feeder.
The switch also has feeds leading to each individual Cab or speed and directional controller. The cabs are interlinked by a connection called a common connection. This common connection or wire that connects the cabs then leads from both cabs to the alternate rail the switches Block Feeder is attached to.
All this wiring and controlling of speed and direction means you as a model train engineer must keep on your toes when running multiple locomotives. You must pay very special attention to your switches, speed and directions to avoid any Casey Jones Scenarios!
That's the basics. We hope this information is useful and keep tuning in for more on model trains and model train electronics. - 31503
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