Hi all,
I have a layout which is basically 2 loops, although it looks a little more complex. Both loops are electrically separate, and I use switches when crossing from one loop to another. My father-in-law, bless 'im, dropped over and was casting an all knowing eye over my work. He then asked me, if I was using Peco insulfrog points, which are self isolating, and I am, why was I using isolating joiners and switches. Why couldn't i simply use the isolating feature in Peco points, and metal joiners. Then when I wanted to move from one loop to the next, I just had to ensure one controller was OFF.
I couldn't answer him.
Is there a reason I cant do this? Have I been creating a lot of unnecessary work for myself? Your thoughts are appreciated.
Shane
I have a layout which is basically 2 loops, although it looks a little more complex. Both loops are electrically separate, and I use switches when crossing from one loop to another. My father-in-law, bless 'im, dropped over and was casting an all knowing eye over my work. He then asked me, if I was using Peco insulfrog points, which are self isolating, and I am, why was I using isolating joiners and switches. Why couldn't i simply use the isolating feature in Peco points, and metal joiners. Then when I wanted to move from one loop to the next, I just had to ensure one controller was OFF.
I couldn't answer him.
Is there a reason I cant do this? Have I been creating a lot of unnecessary work for myself? Your thoughts are appreciated.
Shane