11-26-2012, 03:33 PM
My current main layout is an HO (or British OO) layout that is slightly smaller than 4x6'. It has two loops of track. The outer loop already has the track separated or isolated into two sections, so that I can switch off the power from one section of track while I run a loco on the other.
I'd like to add this "feature" to the inner loop, which does not have this. However, the entire layout already has scenery and the track is ballasted. So, to create two sections on the inner loop, I was thinking of using my Atlas HO saw to cut right through two sections of track, and attaching power wires to the new section. Once I've sawed through the two sections, I thought I would fill the gaps with small pieces of plastic or styrofoam.
Does this sound like the best way to tackle this? I don't want to wreck an otherwise good section of track that currently works well. I'm worried that the two sections -- where I would saw through -- could cause derailments or bad running, etc.
Hope this makes sense! Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Rob
I'd like to add this "feature" to the inner loop, which does not have this. However, the entire layout already has scenery and the track is ballasted. So, to create two sections on the inner loop, I was thinking of using my Atlas HO saw to cut right through two sections of track, and attaching power wires to the new section. Once I've sawed through the two sections, I thought I would fill the gaps with small pieces of plastic or styrofoam.
Does this sound like the best way to tackle this? I don't want to wreck an otherwise good section of track that currently works well. I'm worried that the two sections -- where I would saw through -- could cause derailments or bad running, etc.
Hope this makes sense! Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Rob
Rob
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