Just found you today 7/27/202. Fantastic video! I totally agree with your "Theory of 10" on Power Tap Location; and, splitting the difference to 6 joints in the one case, and not pushing it to 12 joint sections - as many might be inclined to do - when coming full circle. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to, and your thought-processes are thorough and exacting. I definitely 'grok' your style - as we used to say. Subscribed!
Really like your track work & explanations. You’re clear and easy to follow. I’m new to the hobby and your videos are very helpful. Question: I see you keep a lint roller nearby. Is it used for track cleaning? Thanks for sharing .
Do you run power to your terminal from the track or from a power supply? I’m running my track on a power supply and I have to run 10 power taps, and was wondering if I can just power my terminal blocks from the power supply instead of a track lane? Thanks Tony
Actually, the power comes from the (so far, factory) power supply that plugs into the Control Unit. The CU is remote mounted, and track power from the CU goes to a terminal block, then to all of the track feeds. Hope this helps...
Do you have a recommendation of where to begin the main power tap from? Do you start at the controller or with the first section of track before or after?
@@slotcarmayhem9765 John, thank you so much for your help. Your videos are awesome and you have given me so many new ideas to try. Carrera needs to put you on their payroll. I wish that your videos were available when I began this hobby a few years ago. It would have saved me much time and trouble. I look forward to your future videos. Thanks again.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Are there leads coming out of the control unit that can go to the terminal blocks or do you have to splice into the power cable somehow, as always thanks for your time making these videos
@@slotcarmayhem9765 glad your recovering these videos are an inspiration and a wealth of knowledge. I just got into this hobby and in the beginning stages of building a permanent layout. Thank you for these videos they are a treasure.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Sorry to hear about your health issue. You have helped me with my track since I began, and have used so many of the things you talked about. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Track table is looking great
Just found you today 7/27/202. Fantastic video! I totally agree with your "Theory of 10" on Power Tap Location; and, splitting the difference to 6 joints in the one case, and not pushing it to 12 joint sections - as many might be inclined to do - when coming full circle. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to, and your thought-processes are thorough and exacting. I definitely 'grok' your style - as we used to say. Subscribed!
Thank you so much!!
Great video...now, let me find Part 2 on how you actually set up the PT :) Keep em coming!
The PT?? the template??
It should upload Saturday actually.🙂
@@slotcarmayhem9765 I meant Power Tap...was just looking for how it is actually done...
Oh...now I see you did a vid on that about 6 months ago. Will check it out... :)
thanks for the great explanation of how to and where to figure out where to put them
Keep up these videos! Very helpful!
Working on them.. Thank you!!!
Really like your track work & explanations. You’re clear and easy to follow. I’m new to the hobby and your videos are very helpful. Question: I see you keep a lint roller nearby. Is it used for track cleaning? Thanks for sharing .
Hi... the lint roller is used to clean off the tires. Works good in between maintenance sessions.🙂
Do you run power to your terminal from the track or from a power supply? I’m running my track on a power supply and I have to run 10 power taps, and was wondering if I can just power my terminal blocks from the power supply instead of a track lane? Thanks Tony
Actually, the power comes from the (so far, factory) power supply that plugs into the Control Unit. The CU is remote mounted, and track power from the CU goes to a terminal block, then to all of the track feeds. Hope this helps...
Do you have a recommendation of where to begin the main power tap from? Do you start at the controller or with the first section of track before or after?
I run power directly from the control unit, to a terminal block, and distribute power from there.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 John, thank you so much for your help. Your videos are awesome and you have given me so many new ideas to try. Carrera needs to put you on their payroll. I wish that your videos were available when I began this hobby a few years ago. It would have saved me much time and trouble. I look forward to your future videos. Thanks again.
@@johncandela8448 Thanks for the kind words.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Are there leads coming out of the control unit that can go to the terminal blocks or do you have to splice into the power cable somehow, as always thanks for your time making these videos
Yes, there are
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Still alive, recovering from heart surgery. I'll be back soon!!
@@slotcarmayhem9765 glad your recovering these videos are an inspiration and a wealth of knowledge. I just got into this hobby and in the beginning stages of building a permanent layout. Thank you for these videos they are a treasure.
@@slotcarmayhem9765 Sorry to hear about your health issue. You have helped me with my track since I began, and have used so many of the things you talked about. I look forward to seeing you soon.