Well,
thanks Mike. Just went and tested your suggestion and common rail solved the stopping problem.
Thanks again
cplmckenzie
OK, good. I don’t why I added that edit in my post, as like I told you twice! [(-D].
Anyway, glad it worked. Locos with all wheel pick up will handle both rails gapped.
Mike.
Yes it would be one big section, but that would stop the problem.
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Rich
Since you are using two separate power supplies, with only one gap between them (on each route) an incompatable reversing switch position can be your problem. The other problem is, while power trucks are across the gap you could be doubling your power (like two batteries in series).
LION would make the long legs between the ovals, with gaps at both ends. The dead track gets its power from oval 1 when the switch allows passage of the train into that section. STOP YOUR TRAIN AT THE RED SIGNAL, and WAIT for the dispatcher of oval 1 to restore his switch to normal, and the dispatcher of oval 2 to reverse his switch to give you the iron and a GREEN signal.
It is 100% prototypical to do it this way.
LION on the other hand, has one 10 amp regulated power supply for the entire layout of him. Him has no throttles or reversing switches, Him runs 10 trains at once, all attending to signals and station stops. Little plastic motormen in each cab drive the trains according to the automation system of the layout.
LION can then hob-nob with visitors. Trains leave the 242nd street station every 3 to five minutes. Each train takes 20 minutes to make the run to South Ferry and Back again. LION smiles. Nice layout Mr. LION
ROAR