I've recently picked up some Peco 00 streamline double slip (electro frog) SL-E190. Unfortunately there's no wiring instructions with them. I've tried wiring them up but they seem to be permanently live, and I know I need to use insulated rail joiners, but I'm wary of just wiring the double slips in any gung-ho fashion. (I didn't realise they were electro frog when I bought them!) Can anyone help me out here?
If you are using point motors you need to fit them with auxiliary switches, PL-13 or PL15. The polarity of the frog at one end should be switched by the motor at the other end, and vice versa. If using manual operation you need to rig up microswitches to do the same thing.
Use of insulated rail joiners depends on the rest of the layout and how it is wired. Think of the double slip as two turnouts connected together at the blade end. You have to avoid feeding into the frog. Feeds should always come from the blade end.
If you want to send me your proposed plan I can make suggestions for you.
Keith
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Some??????
Over here they going for around Can$90 each!
That's what, about UKP40 each?
Who can afford "some"?
-- Cheers Roger T.
Roger T
Hattons are selling them for 25 quid each.
-- Enzo
I wear the cheese. It does not wear me.
I think they are somewhere between UKP25 and 30 but who cares? That's why I learnt to build my own track years ago. Then I can have any formation I want. Most common UK track formations are impossible with commercial track anyway. Keith
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Doh! Auxiliary switches! *bangs head against wall*
Thanks for the useful advice. I might take you up on your offer to glance over the plans.
Snark Hunter
I picked up 4 double slips for £20 second-hand. I take it I got a bargain!
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Depends. If they work, then yes, otherwise no.
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