How to power a 22" radius EZ track? newb rookie? Xmas


Mogul2-6-0

Rookie Switchman
Hello.
How can I power a simple 22" (circle) loop of NS EZ track around my xmas tree if they dont make a 22" curved terminal track?
Should I solder some wire to the rail connector(s)?
Thought about using a turnout track but they are all 18" radius?
Can I buy a number 5 turnout, can they do a 22" radius turn :confused:.

Thanks,
Richard
 
Last edited by a moderator:
You can buy rail joiners that already have the wires soldered to them. This is the easiest solution for a temporary layout. They can be used on a track section anywhere in the layout.
 
Jim,
Thanks, that makes sense. Ive seen them before just wasn't sure if I could stuff them in the EZ track, but it looks like it should work.
Probably much cleaner than if I tried to solder them myself. LOL
hmm should have some of the old brass joiners around though, might try it.

Cheers,
Richard

Edit:
Used old brass joiners, solder, worked like a champ! Thanks
Hard to get original joiners out of EZ track. Hard to solder to brass too.
Gray sharpie on the red wires and good to go. Maybe drill a hole through the bed later for the wires
New GP 40's with dummies should be here next week! Track is ready.
 
Last edited by a moderator:



Back
Top