Help: bachmann EZ track VS others
 

Hi, im a new bie in a railway modelling......

i buy Dewitt clinton from bachmann with ez track...is it possible to expand tracks with another brand?for example from atlas....

i really need suggestion...please.....

Hi BB201 welcome to the forum, sorry I can't help you but I know nothing about Dewitt clinton from bachmann with ez track.

Welcome to the forum BB201. I'm sure that some of us may be able to help you with your question, could you help by letting us know of the scale and track gauge of your model?

its HO scale with EZ track from bachmann..(originally)..but i want to build a layout..could you give me some suggestion for me, should i re use that EZ track mix with another brand for example from ATLAS or HORNBY or i must use only EZ track?

Hi Trev.....Nice to meet you...

Mr.Trev, the track gauge said 16.5mm

Hello BB201 and welcome to the forum.
EZ track is not used very much in the U.K. but hopefully one of our North American members will be able to help you. Your Dewitt Clinton model will be HO scale if it runs on 16.5mm gauge track.

Hello Mr.Swisstrains, nice to share with you..becouse i'm newbie in railway modelling.....for your information, information about railway modelling is not much as in another country, i think i'had wrong choice to buy Dewitt clintoon, could you tell me the best choice to buy a starter set to start in railway modelling?...thankyou for your time and suggestion

Hello BB201.
Whose model trains are the easiest to obtain in Indonesia?
Would that be Bachmann? Hornby? Roco? Fleischmann? or maybe one of the makes from North America?
Which country's trains do you like the best? North America ? Great Britain? France? Germany? or another country?
Your choices will help us to make a suggestion for a starter set.

Hi BB201,

Welcome to the forum.

Don't know anything about Bachmann EZ track system, but I know that the track system Bachmann sell in the UK is fully interchangeable with Hornby and Peco Setrack. Not sure this will be helpful to you.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Thankyou MR. Swisstrains, what do you think if i choose Fleischmann or Trix?,

Hello BB,
Trix and Fleischmann are very good quality.

The Trix sets are here:

http://www.trixshop.de/index.php?sid...isttype=search

and the Fleischmann sets are here:

http://www.fleischmann.de/?pid=17&trackgauge=1&label=8

Do you like any of them?:)

Thank you Mr Swisstrains, what do you think if i choose Fleischmann F6336?:)

Hello BB201,
I think that F6336 will be a great starter set for you. Fleischmann models and track are very good quality.
You will need to ensure that the transformer plug is suitable for the electrical system in Indonesia.
Here is a larger picture of the loco in F6336.
http://www.fleischmann.de/images/products/big/4000.jpg

Thankyou Mr Swisstrains......

Would you mind if you teach me how to wiring tracks layout using this analogue system?

Hello BB201,
This website explains the basic electrical wiring for a model railway layout.
http://www.nmra.org/beginner/wiring.html
Please read through it and if you have any questions we will try to answer them on the forum.
If you could post a plan of the layout that you intend building I could show where to attach the power wires.

Hello Mr SwissTrain...

Thank you so much for your attention on my question..here is my layout...
Actually i have not scale it yet..still as a concept

where should i put insulator joiner, switch and power pack controller...how much controller that i must install?

thank you for your time and your attention

Hello BB201,
I have added the power wires to your layout diagram. I have made it very simple and suitable for a new starter. When you gain more experience you can add additional isolated sections but they are not necessary to start with.
Your layout is basically an inner loop and an outer loop with a branchline from each loop to a terminus station. The inner and outer loops must be electrically separated with insulated joiners.(isolators)
You will require at least two power packs to operate this layout and this will allow you to have two trains running at the same time. I am assuming that the loops cover a large area because you have shown three separate stations on them. Because of this I have attached power wires to four points around the loops to allow for voltage reductions caused by resistance in the wiring. They might not all be required.
I am also assuming that you are going to use "thinking" or "power routing" turnouts such as the Fleischmann ones as with these you do not need to have insulated joiners and separate power wires for each of your sidings. The turnouts will control the power reaching the sidings.
I hope this helps you.
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Dear Mr SwissTrain,

Thank you very much for your explanation so i can understand clearly about my tracks layout wiring...

I will do this, would you mind if in the future day i need your suggestion and share?

do you have email so we can keep in touch....:)

Hello BB201,
It is best if you keep in touch through the forum. We would all like to hear how your layout is progressing.:)
When you ask questions on the forum the other members can get involved in the discussion and we are all able to exchange ideas.

Dear Mr. Swisstrains

Would you mind if you share to me some tips that i really want to know

1. what is the most safe width between main line and siding in my concept?
2. what is the most safe width between main line and main line in my double
tracking layout concept?
3. what is the most safe length of siding and main line in station platform?
4. is it necessary to consider fouling point like if we concept a true station?

please..i need your help....

thank you very much for your time and your knowledge

Firstly you need to use this table to determine if the longest cars on your layout are A,B or C. This is because long cars require more space between tracks on curves.
http://www.morop.org/en/normes/nem103_en.pdf

You can then use this table to determine the spacing between tracks. Remember, the distance between tracks on curved sections must be greater than on straight sections.
http://www.morop.org/en/normes/nem112_en.pdf
These measurements are the minimum allowed. It is normal to have a slightly wider space between sidings and main lines to allow railway workers to walk safely.

The main line and sidings can be as long as you wish. Decide how long your trains are going to be and then make the platform 1 or 2 cars longer than this.
Yes. Just the same as a real station.
It is unusual that a beginner to model railways should be asking about fouling points. Do you work for the railways by any chance?

***** The measurements in the tables are for European model railways such as Fleischmann. If you decide that you are going to use North American trains you must use the measurements in these tables as the trains are usually much bigger. http://www.nmra.org/standards/consist.html#standards*****
Hope this helps you.

Hello Mr SwissTrains,

I really glad to contact with you, actually i am a beginner but you always support me.....

I work for Alstom Transport at Transport Information Solution, my position is signalling engineer :), since 6 month ago, suddenly i am interest in train modelling


Thank you very much MR Swisstrains, but i still need you to build my layout...:)..


Sincerely yours


Ibrahim "BB201" Azis