No. Neither do K track or M track turnouts.

Thanks both. Running digital and I was hoping they don’t switch power with routing to avoid having extra power feeds but couldn’t find any confirmation.

I know extra feeds are desirable to maintain good power but this won’t be a big layout.

Not having to faff about wiring isolated sections for reversing loops is another nail in the coffin of my small 2 rail setup.

Cheers
Chris

Hi, Chris:

Why is this important to you? Are you planning to run reverse loops in 3 rail?

Keep in mind that even in 3 rail if you run two digital trains one behind the other, they have to be very close to each other; otherwise, if the first train STARTS to exit the reverse loop before the second train is FINISHED entering the loop, the two trains will hit one another.

You would need to do some wiring and install signals that would prevent this and may cost a fair bit of money or be constantly monitoring the two trains.

When I had more space for my layout, I used to enjoy having two digital trains run at quite a distance from each other on the same track with very little intervention by myself. It was quite relaxing. Of course, this was done without using reverse loops. Of course, you can do that in digital 2 rail as well if you have the space.

My reply has nothing to do with the question, other than to confirm....

WE DO NOT SKIN CATS IN THIS FORUM - THIS IS A CAT-FRIENDLY FORUM

CLEO MAY BE WATCHING AND WOULD BE MOST DISTRESSED AT THIS TERM


That is all

(No need to shout) but heavens above forbid Cleo seeing that post. We need no cat distress on this forum.
Even my modelleisenbahn inspector (pictured below) recognises feline animal-rights compassion and agrees with this point !

Hi, Minok:

All of the above is great, but only if you have one train running. The moment you run two trains one behind the other, that is when reverse loops can quickly become a major problem. I just wanted to reinforce this point.

Me as a modz doz not like diz...

Absolutely. If he is going to install a station, then its critical that

• he has the other trains parked in the station on platforms
  
• or its going to the other side's reverse loop
  
• or the reverse loop is large enough that two trains fits inside so the following train can enter into the loop and stop, before the one in the loop already is started to exit - now one is talking signally and control
  

Dont worry Baggio, I don't know what they are on about either.


Back to topic, please... /Webmaster

Now to introduce something really really offensive within the light of this topic.

I don't care about loops or their relationship to station tracks, but I regularly crash my trains..... Not deliberately...... it just happens.

So I from down-under do not understand the cogent warnings about this issue.

Kimball

Probably I can clarify for those who may be puzzled

1: I was not 'shouting', or at least, that was not my intent. The Bold Caps and large Font were all just for "exaggerated emphasis" with no anger implied or directed.

Imagine a burly Sergeant-Major berating a new recruit...

"YOU THERE, PRIVATE COOK"

"Yes Sergeant Major?"

"PRIVATE COOK, I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PITIFUL SACK OF SHIT EXCUSE FOR A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ARMED FORCES AS YOU!"

"Yes Sergeant Major, Thank you very much Sir"

2: There is a largely unseen "behind the scenes" Moderator. She keeps to herself but she runs a tight ship and stands for no nonsense - NO NONSENSE !! Her name is Cleo. She also happens to be of Feline design, construction and disposition. That is to say, she is a Cat. She also belongs to Juhan, but really, as anyone who has a cat will already know, we really belong to them. We are their unpaid servants, and if we are really good, and feed them on demand, they may allow us to pat them, on their terms. With the claws always ready, should we ever dare cross the boundaries.

3: The term "...more than one way to skin a cat" is very common. I was not offended myself at all. I know it is a common expression, I have used it myself many times. My response was simply to inject a little humour on a dreary day. And on the off-chance Cleo was monitoring, might have scored myself some brownie points, curry favour with the boss and all that.

I trust this puts to rest any fears that I was singling anyone out, or that it was in any way an 'official warning'. Not in the slightest. Just a bit of fun, malarkey, fooling around etc etc.

Clear as mud?

Champion. I am so glad we had this little chat.

Edited by user 18 January 2018 18:21:13(UTC)  | Reason: Typos