Jeff Smith Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I've a handful of turnouts that were given to me as a christmas present, Peco insulfrog code 100, not quite what I'm after so I'm wondering about other options. You could always use them in a fiddle yard with code 75/100 adaptors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pctrainman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 If you are contemplating using computer control then you will need some form of train detection eg Rifid Railcom Transponding etc , I use Railcom and DCC4PC Railcom readers and Traincontroller and that requires the trackwork to be divided into Blocks , each block will need feeds so if you think you might go for PC control ? droppers would be a very good idea on every single piece of track . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 3, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2017 If you are contemplating using computer control then you will need some form of train detection eg Rifid Railcom Transponding etc , I use Railcom and DCC4PC Railcom readers and Traincontroller and that requires the trackwork to be divided into Blocks , each block will need feeds so if you think you might go for PC control ? droppers would be a very good idea on every single piece of track . Dont forget the insulating fishplates between blocks if you were to consider current sensing. (Starting to get technical now!) Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I never rely on fishplates to conduct , so that determines the dropper strategy , aruguably DC benefits from it more because of the very low voltages in use at times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Dont forget the insulating fishplates between blocks if you were to consider current sensing. (Starting to get technical now!) Keith will do, thank you, just need to decide on 75 or 100. Forgive my ignorance, but apart from the rail height scale, are is 75 and 100 scale track the same or are different turnout and curves available for each type? If I'm confident that my original APTs and 1987 class 47 (london Standard) will ride along the lower track with no problem. Is code 75 track generally more expensive (sorry, I could look that up myself) I've a 0-6-0 Class 08 diesel shunter and a 0-6-0 pannier GWR steam loco, both new Bachmann, would they be ok to pass over the turnouts and double slips? Thank you for your help and patience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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