Trolley Track

[alan_muhl]

I want to build a trolley to run down the middle of my town but I don't the the room to make a complete circle with the 9v track. Is there a way to rig this so that I can have a straigt run of track, say three feet long, and have it powered so the trolley can move back and forth on it?

[Toastie]

... and have it powered so the trolley can move back and forth on it?

Hi Alan,

is that a 9V system? Do you want to do that by hand? Or automatically?

By hand, I'd say on 9V just use the 9V power "regulator". On all plastic PF, just use the PF remote.

If you want to go automatic then there are several options ... but to be efficient, just let the crowd know what your plans are.

Regards,

Thorsten

[alan_muhl]

Hi Alan,

is that a 9V system? Do you want to do that by hand? Or automatically?

By hand, I'd say on 9V just use the 9V power "regulator". On all plastic PF, just use the PF remote.

If you want to go automatic then there are several options ... but to be efficient, just let the crowd know what your plans are.

Regards,

Thorsten

Thanks for the quick response. I thought that in order for the motor to get power, the track had to be in a complete circle to make a circuit. If all I have to do it connect it up with just the straight track. And, yes, automation is even better. So what are the options? Alan

[AussieJimbo]

No, you don't need a circle to power the track.

For 9V, the circuit is made from one rail, through the motor, to the other rail and back to your power controller, whether the layout forms a circle or not.

:classic:

[Sokratesz]

It wouldn't be too hard to incorporate a 9v polarity switch into the train so that it would automatically turn back when it reaches the end, using a brick next to the track :)

- Sok.

[Benny3000]

It would be even better if you could integrate the

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A very nice way to have an automated trolley!