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Post by heavyduty on Jun 30, 2024 0:00:45 GMT
How does it run, electrically you can not solder it unless the Phantom is removed.
Pep
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Post by david1 on Jun 30, 2024 0:19:38 GMT
I usually soldier the wire on the bottom. Sand or using a small file remove the black as much as you can, tin the wire and attach.
Dave
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Post by heavyduty on Jun 30, 2024 3:15:32 GMT
Preparing for phase 1, making power drops using spade terminals pushed up into the bottom of the rail. Solid will not move, just a test
Wanting to check the connection.. to be soldered when installed
Metering from the track pin, see resistance along the railhead.
Reading the results......... figured I'd ask around
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Post by david1 on Jun 30, 2024 6:28:37 GMT
Soldier a wire every 4-6 feet for best conductivity. Also use 16-18 GA wire.
You can also soldier the spade and wire into the bottom of the track. Also soldier the track on your work bench, makes it easier.
Dave
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Post by heavyduty on Jun 30, 2024 11:21:47 GMT
Asking for someone to chim in & add to the question. Soldiering the track section connections and drop wires is basic beginner stuff.
Is informative to some and has its place. I have 30 years & a published layout of model RRing experience.
Every section my way will have a drop and buss connection. Using 16 ga for drops the power buss will be 14.
Pep
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Post by david1 on Jun 30, 2024 18:05:37 GMT
Asking for someone to chim in & add to the question. Soldiering the track section connections and drop wires is basic beginner stuff. Is informative to some and has its place. I have 30 years & a published layout of model RRing experience. Every section my way will have a drop and buss connection. Using 16 ga for drops the power buss will be 14. Pep Your right Pep but not everyone who ask the question is a old timer doing it. We get alot of beginners here and the questions I answer is the way I have done it since I built my first adult layout in 1970. If they already know, no problem. If they don't know its invaluable information. Dave
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Post by heavyduty on Jun 30, 2024 19:49:52 GMT
Asking for someone to chim in & add to the question. Soldiering the track section connections and drop wires is basic beginner stuff. Is informative to some and has its place. I have 30 years & a published layout of model RRing experience. Every section my way will have a drop and buss connection. Using 16 ga for drops the power buss will be 14. Pep Your right Pep but not everyone who ask the question is a old timer doing it. We get alot of beginners here and the questions I answer is the way I have done it since I built my first adult layout in 1970. If they already know, no problem. If they don't know its invaluable information. Dave
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Post by heavyduty on Jun 30, 2024 19:57:01 GMT
Maybe not making assumptions would work better.
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Post by Sir James on Jul 1, 2024 13:30:35 GMT
Just rub the black off and solder. If you don't want to solder, Marx Lock-ons work too.
My opinion on drops, seems 4 to 6 feet is overkill.
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Post by heavyduty on Jul 1, 2024 14:58:35 GMT
Just rub the black off and solder. If you don't want to solder, Marx Lock-ons work too.
My opinion on drops, seems 4 to 6 feet is overkill. 4/6 ft, LoL, sounds like you're fishing, not laying track......The solder part I have no questions about or how to accomplish same. But you did make me look up Marx Lock-ons as I had not heard the name before.
Pep
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Post by heavyduty on Oct 30, 2024 18:02:59 GMT
Just rub the black off and solder. If you don't want to solder, Marx Lock-ons work too.
My opinion on drops, seems 4 to 6 feet is overkill. 4/6 ft, LoL, sounds like you're fishing, not laying track......The solder part I have no questions about or how to accomplish same. But you did make me look up Marx Lock-ons as I had not heard the name before.
Pep
Marx Lock-ons ....... good tip, got a bag of 100, wire sizes were a bit hard match up. 12 & 14
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