Unclepeterr Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Hello G Scalers, I am brand new to this Scale. !. Do the major brands (Bachmann, Aristocraft, LGB) attach to each other? Specifically the LGB Crossing Gate,and also as that item is weight activated,will a lighter runner like a Thomas Engine or a Speeder trip it or do you need a heavier engine? 2. Does the LGB Rerailer work with all track? 3. Can the MTH Track Activation kit be attached to all brands of track? 3. I picked up a used LGB transformer so want to know which is the ground or live side of the track. Appreciatively, Unclepeterr ps I will be running indoors only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Unclepeterr said: Hello G Scalers, I am brand new to this Scale. 1. Do the major brands (Bachmann, Aristocraft, LGB) attach to each other? Specifically the LGB Crossing Gate,and also as that item is weight activated,will a lighter runner like a Thomas Engine or a Speeder trip it or do you need a heavier engine? 2. Does the LGB Rerailer work with all track? 3. Can the MTH Track Activation kit be attached to all brands of track? 4. I picked up a used LGB transformer so want to know which is the ground or live side of the track. Appreciatively, Unclepeterr ps I will be running indoors only. I will attempt to respond to some of the questions and corrected the numbering 1. Unclear as to what is meant, connect what together? 3. The MTH Operating Track section, yes should attach fine to any mfg code 332 track. 4. Need more info on the transformer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclepeterr Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Ray, Thanks for the response. 1. I meant can the different brands be attached to each other? 2. The transformer is LGB 5033 most are gray as is mine, some are red. I know the polarity of the transformer hookups as I tested with voltmeter. I just wanted to know which rail to run live and ground to. I have no manual. 3. (New ??) Couplers??? I don't plan on buying $$$ LGB cars and I read some of the older Bachmann are not the correct heigth. Anything else to be aware of? I loved what you did with the Thomas mod and plan to try it when I get up to speed. Unclepeterr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Hi there, 1) I still have same question and don't know what we are talking about. 2) What brand/type of engines are you running? Polarity in most cases wont matter and if the engines are analog control you would use polarity to control engine direction. Thank you, we thought the thomas engines came out pretty cool as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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