Great job. I use Lionel Fastrack also. I didn’t have a problem building the bridge . My problem is the wiring. When you lift your bridge does stop the locomotives on each side of the lift. If you can help would appreciated it. Thanks
I would recommend isolating the track a few feet on either end of the bridge. Then put a switch on your bridge that applies power to the isolated section of track when the bridge is in place. That way if you go through when the train is on the other end of the layout it does not have to stop, but if it approaches the opened bridge it will stop when it hits the isolated section of track.
When running the train across the lift-bridge, does it stop and start across the lift points with flickering lights etc.? Doesn't this cause the train engine to reverse direction?
I have the bridge track wired separately to the power supply. The locomotives have multiple power pickups underneath and through the wheels for both the side and center rails, so they are continuously powered. Same for the tender, which is the sound source for some locomotive sets. Thanks for watching and commenting! Owen
I am making a drop bridge and I been watching your video and my question is at the hinge end I need to remove pins on both tracks and on opp end cut out
Thanks. While I'm working with RealTrax, I think the principles remain the same. I'm nervous, due to the room entry area, I have to do mine on a corner.
This was wildly helpful in working on my layout. Thank you for the clear communication and simple direction. Happy Railroading!
Man I'm glad I still use traditional tubular track...I'd hate to have to keep saying fastrack instead of just saying track...
Great job. I use Lionel Fastrack also. I didn’t have a problem building the bridge . My problem is the wiring. When you lift your bridge does stop the locomotives on each side of the lift. If you can help would appreciated it. Thanks
I would recommend isolating the track a few feet on either end of the bridge. Then put a switch on your bridge that applies power to the isolated section of track when the bridge is in place. That way if you go through when the train is on the other end of the layout it does not have to stop, but if it approaches the opened bridge it will stop when it hits the isolated section of track.
This was a great video. Thank you
@@OKRanchRailroad Thats great to hear I am glad
When running the train across the lift-bridge, does it stop and start across the lift points with flickering lights etc.? Doesn't this cause the train engine to reverse direction?
I have the bridge track wired separately to the power supply. The locomotives have multiple power pickups underneath and through the wheels for both the side and center rails, so they are continuously powered. Same for the tender, which is the sound source for some locomotive sets. Thanks for watching and commenting! Owen
This was very helpful thank you
I am making a drop bridge and I been watching your video and my question is at the hinge end I need to remove pins on both tracks and on opp end cut out
Really enjoyed the Lift bridge video.
Thanks. While I'm working with RealTrax, I think the principles remain the same. I'm nervous, due to the room entry area, I have to do mine on a corner.
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Cool Update! FYI those 2 comments are from robots, and they usually spam the comments. I get them on my channel a lot, so I usually delete the comment
I saw 2 people saying same thing on each comment before