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Have a Lionel Gateman accessory which is working of a pressure switch.  Seems I am always adjusting it, sometimes is works and sometimes it does not.  Granddaughter is not happy when the man does not appear.  Thinking of connecting it to a section or sections of insulated track.   Have searched forums and read much but need help on two questions. 

1) Is it best to use two sections of insulated track vs one?  Three?

2) Would you run it off track power (Lionel KW) or direct voltage?  

Thanks in advance.....do appreciate it .... this place is golden....

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Rivesm posted:

Got it ..... sorry .... did not think it through 

Just to make sure as constant voltage could refer to a voltage that does not vary or an "always on" condition.

When there is no completed circuit (off) there is no power flow in the coil so it will cool.

I use a dedicated constant voltage power suppy (doorbell transformer).

  With it,  I use the Lionel under track pressure contactor (forget the #) AND a button to occupy any small fingers in need of entertainment. (could be phased (transf.) and used with isolated rail. I arrived at my combo by chance of convenience.).

  The news stand with spot circling the fire hydrant is choice #1 for most kids. If you want the gateman to get less attention, consider that one too.

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