Hello, I'm very new to railway modelling and would like some advice please regarding my proposed DCC layout.
I have designed a simple Kato N Gauge layout incorporating a number of Kato 20-220/221 number 4 Turnouts, that have Power Routing/Non-Power Routing switches underneath.
In my layout, I have set all Turnouts to Non-Power Routing, so the main and turnout rails are always live.
I have isolated each of the rails leaving the Turnouts and have run power through bus connectors between each Turnout, supplying power to each section of track between the isolated Turnout points. This gives me at least independently powered sections.
I have traced the positive and negative rails throughout my design and nowhere do they cross over causing a short circuit.
I intend to purchase an NCE Power Cab Controller so I can control individual locos at the same time, on the same or different loops and my locos will have DCC built in for sound/ lights etc.
My question is this......If I am using Non-Powering Turnouts that are isolated on the tracks leaving the Turnouts and am providing individual power supply to the track between them, does my setup sound reliable and safe to proceed with, thus elimination any short circuits.
Please do not get to technical as I am trying to get my head around all the terminology and available accessories.
I have attached my proposed layout showing where I intend to isolate and power the track.
Hope this helps explain better.
Your help and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Mel.
I have designed a simple Kato N Gauge layout incorporating a number of Kato 20-220/221 number 4 Turnouts, that have Power Routing/Non-Power Routing switches underneath.
In my layout, I have set all Turnouts to Non-Power Routing, so the main and turnout rails are always live.
I have isolated each of the rails leaving the Turnouts and have run power through bus connectors between each Turnout, supplying power to each section of track between the isolated Turnout points. This gives me at least independently powered sections.
I have traced the positive and negative rails throughout my design and nowhere do they cross over causing a short circuit.
I intend to purchase an NCE Power Cab Controller so I can control individual locos at the same time, on the same or different loops and my locos will have DCC built in for sound/ lights etc.
My question is this......If I am using Non-Powering Turnouts that are isolated on the tracks leaving the Turnouts and am providing individual power supply to the track between them, does my setup sound reliable and safe to proceed with, thus elimination any short circuits.
Please do not get to technical as I am trying to get my head around all the terminology and available accessories.
I have attached my proposed layout showing where I intend to isolate and power the track.
Hope this helps explain better.
Your help and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Mel.