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#1
HO / Re: Wiring EZ track
October 19, 2014, 01:34:51 AM
I read everyone's ideas and went back and retraced my steps. I had a polarity problem. By just reversing the connections to the power track did the trick. I just joined the site and am impressed as to how quickly I received suggestions. Thanks to everyone.
#2
HO / Re: Wiring EZ track
October 18, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
It is very difficult to determine polarity. On my transformer there are just two connections both labeled variable posts. I will check again but this is what I think I did:
1. Divided a terminal strip in two by severing the jump connection. Now I have a positive
    and negative side
2. I took one of the two wires from each of the connectors to the power track/rerailer
    and connected it to one side of the terminal strip
3. I took the other wire that would connect to the power/rerailer and connected it to the other
    side of the terminal strip. With HO it doesn't appear that you can determine which is
    positive and which is negative so I just made sure I separated them.
4. I did this with all three
5. I then ran two wires from my transformer's variable posts: one to one side of the terminal
    strip and one to the other side.
6. I then plugged the little black connector that came with the power/rerailer's wire to the power
    rereailer.

When all three are plugged in the train does not run. When I unplug two of the rerailers and
thus have only one connection, the train runs.
#3
HO / Wiring EZ track
October 18, 2014, 02:39:07 PM
I purchased EZ track (HO) and 3 terminal rerailers to power the track. I purchased 3 so that I would not have a drop on the current on my 5' by 9' layout. I tried running all 3 thru a terminal strip with a terminal strip jumper. One side for the positive and one for the ground. The positive and ground are separated. It appears that when all 3 are connected to the track, the train does not run. Disconnecting two allows the train to operate. I am new to this gauge having spent most of my hobby time with "O" gauge trains and would appreciate any help. Thank you.