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brokenpole Oct 27, 2012

  1. brokenpole

    brokenpole TrainBoard Member

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    Howdy,

    My name is Jonathan Sparks but most folks call me Sparky. I am 58 years old and have started a n gauge train layout with my 10 year old grandson.

    All my wonderful years of electrical training and wiring this layout is kicking my butt. So I decided to come here and search for help. I know there is bound to be someone else who has run across the problem of isolating separate tracks so you can run two trains at once and tie the tracks together when desired to run only one train.

    So I will search and if I can't find anything I'll post the layout with isolation points.

    Thanks for a wonderful site.

    Sparky
     
    brokenpole, Oct 27, 2012
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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Sparky-

    Welcome to TrainBoard! And thank you for becoming a Supporter!

    There certainly are people here who can help answer your wiring questions. If you don't find it already in message archives, do not hesitate to ask.
     
    BoxcabE50, Oct 27, 2012
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  3. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Welcome aboard Sparky. We're glad to have you. Thanks also for supporting TrainBoard. This site doesn't exist without folks like you who are willing to carry a bit of the load.

    Charlie
     
    FriscoCharlie, Oct 27, 2012
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  4. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome to Trainboard, Sparky. Hmmmm, in the aviation industry we referred to electricians as "sparky." I think I share your pain, having electrical knowledge, but then trying to apply it to a layout. I'm sure you will find assistance here.
    :happy:
     
    fitz, Oct 27, 2012
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  5. Eagle2

    Eagle2 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Great to have you along, and a layout sounds like a great experience to share with your grandson. I know I've seen lots of discussions of "How do I..." on wiring and electrical work, almost always started by a question from someone. Jump in and ask the question, just be prepared to sort through lots of ideas!
     
    Eagle2, Oct 27, 2012
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  6. Hytec

    Hytec TrainBoard Member

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    Hey Sparky, Welcome to the TrainBoard, especially an N-Scaler, from a fellow Mississippian. I'm in Saucier, near the Coast, and would be happy to help you with any problems, including electrical. I've been isolating tracks and chasing short circuits since 1947. Hmmm...does "brokenpole" have anything to with the Broken Spoke?
     
    Hytec, Oct 27, 2012
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  7. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    Welcome to Trainboard, Sparky. I'm sure you will get all the help you need in here. Lots and lots of experience! :)
     
    Ironhorseman, Oct 28, 2012
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  8. subwayaz

    subwayaz TrainBoard Member

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    Welcome aboard Sparky, you sure will find lots of info here to make that enjoyment with your Grandson just Pop out at you and thoese woes goe rite away.
    Njoy it's built rite in. And ask away as the questions arise:cool:
     
    subwayaz, Oct 28, 2012
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  9. paperkite

    paperkite TrainBoard Member

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    Let me add a hoot hello and welcome aboard Sparky. Good for you and your grandson! God Bless !
     
    paperkite, Oct 28, 2012
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  10. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    Welcome aboard Sparky.

    Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk 2
     
    r_i_straw, Oct 28, 2012
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