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KATO Track Feeders
Bob sent in this question for readers:
“I’m re-doing my N Scale layout and I plan on using KATO Unitrack. My question is: How many feeder tracks do I need per 10 feet of track? This will be DCC controlled. I’ve been told that it’s not like using Atlas and others as the connectors on the Unitrack carry the electricity better. On my old layout I had feeders every 2 feet, sometimes closer. I was thinking a feeder every 5 feet. Too far? Thanks.”
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Bob,
I have an HO layout of 50 feet of unitrack utilizing 1 feed without difficulty.
Al
I’ve always understood at least 1 22ga feeder every 3′ of track (but that’s for HO scale). 1 feeder for 50′ of track is just asking for problems, all those connections between track sections are a recipe for disaster. It’s called resistance and resistance creates heat. DCC requires more current than DC. I hope that helps.
Thanks Guys!