DCC Wiring

Started by clivemed63, November 23, 2020, 12:33:17 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

clivemed63

Hi All,
Just a quick question. I am now starting to wire in the power bus for my DCC layout and am a little confused. When I wired my DC layout, I reversed the power wires for a second loop so that the trains traveled forwards in opposite directions for each loop. Is this the case for DCC or, do I wire all the tracks the same (i.e. Red left, Black right). Thanks.

ntpntpntp

No don't swap stuff over, keep the wiring rail-for-rail outside and inside so that when you cross over between the two ovals there is no short.

To be honest I would always wire DC the same way, and just switch the controller for one loop to the other direction - makes far more sense  :D
Nick.   2021 celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Königshafen" exhibition layout!
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50050.0

clivemed63

Quote from: ntpntpntp on November 23, 2020, 01:03:38 PM
No don't swap stuff over, keep the wiring rail-for-rail outside and inside so that when you cross over between the two ovals there is no short.

To be honest I would always wire DC the same way, and just switch the controller for one loop to the other direction - makes far more sense  :D

Thank you for your prompt response

Please Support Us!
May Goal: £100.00
Due Date: May 31
Total Receipts: £104.12
Above Goal: £4.12
Site Currency: GBP
104% 
May Donations