Talking T Gauge

paul_merton · Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 19

Is there a practical maximum track length for the current range of T gauge trains?

I was wondering whether the increased resistance of 10+ metres of track would slows things down noticeably. Maybe I'm worrying about nothing - either way, I figured someone here would know the answer :)

B 67 · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:41 pm Post subject:

Not necessarily. Does anyone actually have 10m of track yet? Laughing

I don't see it being a problem. Extra power feeds may help, but once the flex track is available, a metre of rail won't have joins every 60mm. So that should make it easier too.
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David K Smith · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:47 pm Post subject:

I'll need to do some research on the conductivity of 40 thou steel, as compared to nickel--I imagine the steel ought to be better. And the joiners are gold-plated, so they should not contribute much resistance.
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