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ShannonN		#1 Posted : 19 August 2016 10:04:08(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 14/08/2016(UTC) Posts: 492 Location: Maryborough, Qld		Hello all, very new to forum and DCC trains. Wanting to know if I have a spur line that ends in a shed etc, does that track have to be terminated with a type of terminator to keep circuit from showing open circuit? Was wondering if the MARKLIN H0 - 24977 - Track End with Bumper - C Track performs this task or termination is not needed, only ask as previous non dcc experience back in the 60's meant if track wasn't in a continuous loop ( circle) it stopped working . Shows how out of touch I have been Cheers Shannon


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DamonKelly		#2 Posted : 19 August 2016 11:03:14(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,421 Location: Brisbane, QLD		Originally Posted by: ShannonN Hello all, very new to forum and DCC trains. Wanting to know if I have a spur line that ends in a shed etc, does that track have to be terminated with a type of terminator to keep circuit from showing open circuit? Was wondering if the MARKLIN H0 - 24977 - Track End with Bumper - C Track performs this task or termination is not needed, only ask as previous non dcc experience back in the 60's meant if track wasn't in a continuous loop ( circle) it stopped working . Shows how out of touch I have been Cheers Shannon Shannon, No, they are cosmetic only. They are not required for electrical continuity. Also useful if you aren't paying proper attention !
		Cheers, Damon

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Minok		#3 Posted : 22 August 2016 23:34:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/10/2006(UTC) Posts: 2,311 Location: Washington, Pacific Northwest		No termination needed. So long as the tracks are properly connected to each other the voltages will be on the respective tracks and/or center conductor. The rail end bumpers are there for cosmetic/reality emulation purposes only.
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