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Can you run two trains on the same track?
with block control you can have two trains on the same track travelling in opposite directions, as long as they are in seperate blocks connected to diffferent power packs. two locomotives in the same block will be controlled by the same pack, and thus run in the same direction.
How do you cross the time of two trains?
There are two trains with lengths L1 and L2 and Speeds S1 and S2 respectively moving in the opposite direction. Time taken by the trains to cross each other after meeting = (L1+L2)/(S1+ S2 ).
How do I run multiple DC trains?
Starts here10:11How To Control Multiple Trains with DC Wiring Thomas & Friends LayoutYouTube
What is the difference between analogue and digital train sets?
In Summary DCC stands for Digital Command and Control. DC (also known as analog operation) stands for Direct Current, the original and most common form of control for model railways. In DC control systems you control the track, not the trains, all trains on the track will respond the same.
How many trains can run on a single track?
But a 2007 study funded by the Association of American Railroads, an industry group that includes the Union Pacific, says that a single-track line, with optimal traffic control and signaling equipment, can accommodate a practical maximum of 30 trains per day if used by different types of trains.
Why can’t trains pass each other?
It’s the pressure waves from fluid interactions. The faster they are, the more extreme they can be, assuming aerodynamic design is the same. When two trains pass each other you can get turbulent air and shedding vortices interacting with each other, which is going to likely make each train shake noticeably.
What happens if you put a train on the track?
If you now put a train on the track this load will affect the equation to some extent but the difference dosen’t go away and you do not have trains running on the track the whole time these transformers are connected together.
What happens when the red train reaches the isolated track section?
When the red train reaches the isolated track section, it will stop until the blue train reaches the detector. If the relay “chatters” then the rails and wheels need to be cleaned.
How do you isolate the center rail on a 3-rail layout?
For 3-rail layouts, isolate the center rail. In this diagram, the red and blue trains travel clockwise around the loop. The blue train is stopped, its locomotive is on the isolated section of track. The red train is moving, and is approaching the train detector.
Can I use two transformers at the same time?
No that is not recommended. But you can split the track up into blocks so that each transformer only has to work a partial section of the loop. But the transformers MUST be in phase with each other. AND, as you span the tracks powered by both transformers the voltage should be the same on both transformers.