Originally Posted by AmFlyer:
Having built and operated over 40 AF layouts over the years I can advise that it does not matter which rail is connected to the base post. Consider a simple figure 8 layout. The outside rail on one side of the crossing is the inside rail on the other side! Also it is likely some of the pickup wheels in the trucks of action cars were reversed over the past 60 years of use by prior owners (unless they are all your originals.) Just verify all the connections around the layout are consistent so there are no shorts.
If you are using action cars put each on the track with the action side facing the desired direction. Put the pickup clip on the track so the sliding shoe contacts it. If the two pickup wheels are not on the base post rail just reverse them in the truck.
Have fun!
Tom,
Good point on the figure 8 layout. I think I will leave it as is and keep running it. And continue building the upper loop.
I can get at both of these sections pretty easily, so if I need to change the insulated rail for the accessories I can do it later without much problem.
I should have mentioned these insulated areas are to operate a 799 Union Station, and a 755 Talking Mystic station. Not sure how many more accessories I may be adding to that loop.
Thank you,
Aflyer