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Then based on what's been said here, you probably now know what to do. If it were me and money were not a big deal, I'd see if the LHS has some sections already made with the insulated feature. Many shops also have used, older tinplate O Gauge track real cheap or almost free. It doesn't sell well at all and sometimes customers just bring it in and leave it. Search thru the odds and ends boxes and you may find some insulated.

You can also do infra-red train detection devices and skip all this.

And remember, train detection no matter how is only half the issue. You still have to plan for a relay switch.

One of the guys here can I'm certain post a simple diagram for how to wire up a relay switch. The leads go three places, the insulated section, the accessory and the transformer. It's not rocket science but there is a certain amount of learning and work involved.

I've never used an infra-red but I think they come with the relay switch already installed. Otherwise, you can do it yourself with a trip to Radio Shack.

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