Hi Bill --
I am sure you will get input from both sides of the fence...
>From my experience, power through the points is OK IF --
1) you can keep the contact areas clean (both tip and heel of the point)
2}you have a reliable connection at the heel of the point (solid rail or
wire around the joint). I find this to be the most likely culprit in
failure to conduct, especially if the area has been ballasted and glue has
found its way into the joint.
3) positive turnout throw to ensure contact of the point against the stock
rail.
Have fun!
Bill Winans
My other thoughts were possibly having sure a firm point
> engagement that I could power route from the points greatly saving
> additional wiring.
What do ya'll think about relying on the points to carry the
> power? I have not been a fan of it before, but again, I am hoping to
> GREATLY
> simplify the wiring this time.
> Bill Lane
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