Peco do an isolating track ST-2005 for 00 gauge. Does anyone know if the same is available in n gauge, I can't see anything. If nothing exists can anyone suggest a method to keep 2 locos in an engine siding, with one being isolated. My locos are not fitted with DCC. Any suggestions welcome. Cheers
Dougie B
Isolating Tracks
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Re: Isolating Tracks
Either put in an insulated track joiner or cut one rail with a slitting disc in a mini drill.
Soldier wires either side of the cut or joiner and connect them to a simple on/off switch.
Soldier wires either side of the cut or joiner and connect them to a simple on/off switch.
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Thanks for the replies, both were really helpful. I've not used minitrix track before - is it compatible with Peco track
Re: Isolating Tracks
That is a good question!dougieb1903 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:44 am I've not used minitrix track before - is it compatible with Peco track
I do not think that it 100% compatible, but it can be made to fit. I think the track height and track dimensions are very slightly (0.1mm?) different. For one piece of track it is probably not worth the hassle.
Modelling era III German O scale. DCC control via Roco z21 & multiMAUS
Re: Isolating Tracks
Minitrix is 50mm - Peco N ST-2 short straight is 58mm Those 8mm will cause no end of problems.