I want a part of the track to be 'parking spot' (right side of the diagram) for a train that im not running. I only want the spot to have power when I want to move the train on to the main thack (left side of diagram)

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Can the turnouts get power from the mian track when it comes into contact with it. I have heard some thing about 'frogs'. Can some one explain what these are and any other help with turnouts.

Thank You

EM.

I was planning on using Atlas 284 and 283 turnouts and then connecting them with flex track.

The link below shows how I would like it to look. My only concern is wiring the feeders. Is it best to wire them in order (MT to T6) or MT to T2 and them MT to T3.

www.hidesertbikes.net/toppage1.htm

Andy

First, thank you Bach-man, Joe, Mike and Gene for the great tips and suggestions. I have learnt so much in the last few days. I can't believe how much cheaper the flex track is than the EZ track. Will be posting some pics as I get building.

thanks again.

Andy

PS Merry Christmas to all. Allthe best for 2009

After posting my last comment I searched for feeders and found this thread......

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,6405.0.html

Is this the sort of thing you are talking about. I kinda like the idea of the buss wire for neatness. What are your thoughts on using terminals and wiring them to a buss/extension cord.

Can you suggest some bigger power packs please.

Andy

Thank you for the quick response. I am new to the hobby so if you could point me in the direction of some products that you talked about. Are the feeders actual track  sections with a terminal a connecter.....

Thanks in advanced

Andy

First post here, hope i get it out right.

I want to put a HO train set around my son's room (on a shelf near the seeling). His room is 9' X 10' so the track will be about 40' - 50'long . I am looking in to buying a set to start that comes with train, track, controller etc..... and then buying additional track to make up the lenth. My question is.... will the transformer a speed control put out ehough power for the whole track or will I have to get every thing seperate.

Any help would be great

Thank you

Andy