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O Gauge Layout Problems
O Guage Track Connectors And Signals
Charles has O gauge and would like to hear from others who have some experience with signals and using track connectors. Charles asks readers:
“Is it possible to have an O Guage train operate 151, 152, 153 signals without using track connectors”
Fast Verses Regular O Gauge Track
Larry also has a question for anyone into O gauge railroading and asks:
“Can fast track be joined with regular O gauge track?”
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Lionel sells adapter tracks for connecting tubular O and Fastrack. I made my own by cutting a 10″ Fastrack exactly in half and installing pins in the Fastrack. You will need to drill out the plastic inside the Fastrack deep enough for it to accept the pins and using needle nose pliers, squeeze the Fstrack rails tightly around the pins. Hope that helps you.
As far as you question about the 151, 152 and 153 signals, they must connect to the track or use a light sensor accessory (available for Fastrack use). Using regular track, you have to create an insulated block to activate the signals. Creating your own blocks is simpler and cheaper.