Bill,
I recommend you do not rely on the points contact to power the rail when
using DCC. Ed Kozlowsky's suggestions are good, I built a layout several
years ago using that method and had no problems. My current layout has all
dead frogs.
Larry
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From: "Bill Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "S Scale List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:44 AM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Ground throws
> Hi Guys,
>
> I recently bought a bunch of the Caboose Industries O Scale sprung ground
> throws for my new yard module in the making. I wanted to be sure I had the
> needed throw. My other thoughts were possibly having sure a firm point
> engagement that I could power route from the points greatly saving
> additional wiring. Since they are modules, I have visions of blasting a
> ground throw during a move through a doorway. If I could just screw on a
> new
> unit without messing with wiring and a contactor, it would be MUCH better.
>
> I did not try to install any yet because there is NO track down, but on
> the
> 5 second initial look-see, they are not as massively oversized as I
> expected. 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.
>
> Thank You,
> Bill Lane
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