Noonie152 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 HiI am in the process of starting a new dcc layout for my grandson , and myself lol ,.I want to have two ovals connected by points for crossover purposes from each oval.What ,if anything ,do I have to do to the points to make the whole layout "live".I have been reading up on dcc and am slightly confused when it comes to the points scenario.Hope I have made myself clear.Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEREK123 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Hi and welcome ...All you need is to use part No R8232 clips on each point ... they look like staples ... Go to Youtube and you will find demos on how to fit them ... simples !Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Read Chapter 6 of my downloadable "Getting Started, including Track Expansion Packs" PDF document. It is downloadable from the sticky post with the same name at the top of the 'General Discussion' forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noonie152 Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Thanks guys appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 All you need is to use part No R8232 clips on each point ... they look like staples ... Go to Youtube and you will find demos on how to fit them ... simples ! I was surprised to see these ‘staples’ appear in an old Triang points document. Obviously nothing new in this world.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEREK123 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Hi RobThe guy in my local model shop recommended using staples ..... I think he just had no stock !! 😉Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 The proper clips are spring steel. A standard staple is unlikely to give a long term robust solution. Personally, I wouldn't even bother with the clips whether that be the official Hornby ones or not. IMO, it is much better to provide additional DCC connections on each side of the point. Preferably, soldered DCC droppers to rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEREK123 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Hi ChrisThat's a great solution .... I never thought of that . ThanksDerek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Chris........ Making the wood in the trees visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Or purchase Bachmann points that are pre-wired specifically for DCC,.......HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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