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Offline tekin65  
#1 Posted : 21 April 2008 15:28:19(UTC)
tekin65

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Hi to all,

As i haven't used k-track and don't have a single piece either, i wonder if it is possible to separate the right and left tracks like you can on c-tracks?

Regards,

Cem.
3 rail: C-track with CS2 2 rail: Trix C-track with Trix MS - K.Bay., DRG, DR, DB, SBB, TCDD

Now all eras but no ICE

My loco inventory for the interested
Offline Macfire  
#2 Posted : 21 April 2008 15:34:48(UTC)
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Umm - do you mean via a contact track?
K: 2295 Contact Track Set
M: 24995 Contact Track Set.

Regards
Tony
Lord Macca
New Zealand branch of Clan Donald.
Offline hmsfix  
#3 Posted : 21 April 2008 16:11:23(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by tekin65
<br />Hi to all,

As i haven't used k-track and don't have a single piece either, i wonder if it is possible to separate the right and left tracks like you can on c-tracks?

Regards,

Cem.


Hi Cem,

Usually, the two rails are electrically isolated for K-tracks, there is no need to cut anything, as for C-track.

This also refers to the slim turnouts (22715/16). AFAIK the only exception where left and right rains are connected are the standard turnouts (2262/63).

For contacting the rails, I simply solder the wires to the tin connectors clips at the rail ends.

Hans martin
Offline Jim Thompson  
#4 Posted : 21 April 2008 17:24:11(UTC)
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This is going to be a really naive question, but that has never stopped me before wink :

Why would you want the outside rails isolated in a three-rail system?

I am confused. It never even occurred to me that they would be isolated...

Thank you, thank you very much Cool,

Jim (Dyed-In-The-Wool M-Tracker)
Offline hxmiesa  
#5 Posted : 21 April 2008 18:22:23(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Jim Thompson
Why would you want the outside rails isolated in a three-rail system?

To make track-occupation detection and detection points for S88 modules.
When rolling stock connects the two outer rails, the isolated rail is grounded.

If you have a Märklin electrical level crossing, you can see that it works that way; As long as a wheelset (normal AC) is present on the track, the lights are on, and the gate is down.
Best regards
Henrik Hoexbroe ("The Dane In Spain")
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Offline Jim Thompson  
#6 Posted : 21 April 2008 18:25:55(UTC)
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O-o-o-o-oh! Cool

Thanks! Smile "By jove, I think he's got it" wink

Jim Cool
Offline tekin65  
#7 Posted : 21 April 2008 18:30:45(UTC)
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Hi,

Thanks for the answers.

Yes, I need this for occupancy detection.

So I gather that in K-track right and left rails are already isolated except regular turnouts. Is that right?

Then one last question: is it hard to isolate rails on regular turnouts or should I use any special turnout (assuming there is one)?

Regards,

Cem.
3 rail: C-track with CS2 2 rail: Trix C-track with Trix MS - K.Bay., DRG, DR, DB, SBB, TCDD

Now all eras but no ICE

My loco inventory for the interested
Offline TTRExpress  
#8 Posted : 21 April 2008 19:56:57(UTC)
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Hi Cem,

You could use TRIX Express 3-rail DC turnouts with K-track. You will have to file down the track end pieces as their is a rail profile height difference between the two track systems. K-track has a profile height of 2.54 mm, TRIX Express is 3.3 mm but all three rails are electrically isolated and will work well with your K-track.

You can also make your own using Peco track, see the forum on <u>Dual AC and DC operations on Peco c83 </u> in the HO scale section.
Track profile heights:

Maerklin C-track is 2.3 mm (0.090" or Code 90)
TRIX C-track is 2.1 mm (0.083" or Code 83)

Maerklin M-track is 2.5 mm (~0.010" or Code 100)
Maerklin K-track is 2.54 mm (0.010" or Code 100)

The reason that TRIX C-track is a lower track profile height is to accommodate the 2-rail DC market and the RP-25 wheel sets. The Maerklin C-track height of 2.3 mm is to accommodate the AC wheel sets that have a slightly different axle and flange height.



Regards (a Scot in Wisconsin),

Maurice [ETE, TTRCA, IG-TRIX Express, Maerklin-Insider & TRIX Profi-Club]
Offline hxmiesa  
#9 Posted : 21 April 2008 20:21:14(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by tekin65
So I gather that in K-track right and left rails are already isolated except regular turnouts. Is that right?
Then one last question: is it hard to isolate rails on regular turnouts or should I use any special turnout (assuming there is one)?

I remember to have read that slim switches are already isolated and fit for 2-rail running!
-And that normal (R2) switches requiere quite a lot of work to be prepared for 2-rail.
(I am not 100% sure about the above, sorry)
Best regards
Henrik Hoexbroe ("The Dane In Spain")
http://hoexbroe.tripod.com
Offline nfotis  
#10 Posted : 22 April 2008 01:54:03(UTC)
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Henrik,

you are right, I have already verified that the slim K-track switches are electrically suitable for 2-rail operation. Their codes are 22715 and 22716.
I have no idea about the shorter switches or the double-slip switch.

And the flextrack 2205 and the straight track have insulated the left and right track as well.

Since we are on the topic of K-track, in my reversing loop throat I noticed that some passenger cars from Roco tend to derail when passing through these 'long' switches, and I am a bit mystified by this (more details tomorrow, I hope!)

Cheers,
N.Fotis
Offline tekin65  
#11 Posted : 22 April 2008 11:31:56(UTC)
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Hi guys,

Thank you very much for the info - very helpful!

Regards,

Cem.
3 rail: C-track with CS2 2 rail: Trix C-track with Trix MS - K.Bay., DRG, DR, DB, SBB, TCDD

Now all eras but no ICE

My loco inventory for the interested
Offline hxmiesa  
#12 Posted : 22 April 2008 14:08:52(UTC)
hxmiesa

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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by nfotis
Since we are on the topic of K-track, in my reversing loop throat I noticed that some passenger cars from Roco tend to derail when passing through these 'long' switches, and I am a bit mystified by this (more details tomorrow, I hope!)

I guess that you have problem with the wheel-spacing. Try meassuring the inside distance between the flanges. Should be 13,9mm (according to the good doctor J.Vuye, now member here also...)
Note; these wheels can be off, even if you took the trouble of changing them to AC-wheels earlier!
Best regards
Henrik Hoexbroe ("The Dane In Spain")
http://hoexbroe.tripod.com
Offline nfotis  
#13 Posted : 03 May 2008 03:07:33(UTC)
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Hello there,

I noticed this problem on a Roco passenger car in OBB livery, when we made some tests in a set of long K-track switches.

The flange distance must be exactly 13.9mm, or (say) 14mm is OK?

Regards,
N.Fotis
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