[Chinahand]

Hi there and welcome to the MRF.

I'm sure you'll find it a veritable mine of information with members who are always very friendly and helpful.

As regards your point wiring, as upnick says, the methods vary considerably depending on whether you are using DC or DCC. Although my layout is DCC I have opted for conventional point control from a mimic panel. One thing I would strongly recommend though is that you use Electrofrog points as these help to minimise the old problem of slow moving locos stalling on points.

Depending on whether you are going for the traditional solenoid type of motors or slow action (tortoise type) the types of switches will also be different. I opted for the Seep PM1 motors which have a built-in frog polarity change. Once you have decided which method you are using post any queries in the either trackwork or DCC forums and you will, I'm sure, get all the help you need.

Cheers,

Expat.

 

[Chinahand]

Hi Simon,

Don't know if it's any help but am attaching a point wiring diagram for use with Seep PM1 motors and stud & probe control which was my original plan.

I have, however, now decided to go the whole hog and am using the Masterswitches made by Richard Johnson at DCC Concepts controlled by DPDT switches and with LED indicators which is a whole new ball game. I'm attaching a wiring diagram for this set up in case you want to consider it.

Happy Modelling,

Expat.