Power feed to inner loop of double track

[Kiran]

If I have a simple double track in an oval, I am wondering if there is a way to run the feeder cable to the inner loop more efficiently? My plan is to have 2 controllers to run trains in opposite directions. I have to run the power cable under the outer loop to get to the inner. This will raise the track a bit and make the trains derail. I know I can make a small cut in the bottom of the outer loop track but I am wondering if there is a better and cleaner solution than this? I am surprised that they don't make track sections with a little gap at the bottom for running the power cable through.

[chadbag]

This is the Tomix FineTrack, right?

[bill937ca]

What kind of Tomix track are you using on the inner loop?

Edited May 24, 2018 by bill937ca

[Kiran]

25 minutes ago, chadbag said:

This is the Tomix FineTrack, right?

Correct.

[bill937ca]

Tomix Track Feeders

 

5534-- basic feeder for under track slot

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10009865

 

5537-- DC feeder for Slab track (undersidetrack connection)

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10047043

 

5813--DC extension cord

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10010013

 

5812--DC branching cord for splitting one DC feeder to two 5534 or 5537 feeders

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10010012

 

If you need to run wires  under the track there also is the Tomix trough bridge. The prototype is a small girder supporting the track over a stream (which is typically dry  most of the time except maybe spring runoffs). This piece uses the height of the roadbed in a different manner than Tomix stock rail.

 

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/search?typ1_c=104&cat=rail&state=&sold=0&sortid=0&searchkey=trough

 

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/n/3247.html

Edited May 24, 2018 by bill937ca

[bill937ca]

2 hours ago, Kiran said:

 I know I can make a small cut in the bottom of the outer loop track but I am wondering if there is a better and cleaner solution than this? I am surprised that they don't make track sections with a little gap at the bottom for running the power cable through.

 

As posted above the solution is a trough bridge, a 70mm section of track. 

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10483601/20/2

Its not a power feed so it won't show up if you search for it there. Hobby Search classifies it as Tomix Fine Track but bridges sometimes are classified as structures.

Edited May 24, 2018 by bill937ca

[kvp]

I would like to add, that Tomix Finetrack is mainly designed for fixed tabletop layouts, this is why most plugs have a small round profile, so they could fit through a drilled hole on the baseboard. The joiners are also more ideal for fixed layouts and not floor running.

 

ps: Tomix tram tracks have slots for routing wires under them and they could also be used as railroad crossing pieces. (one of the pieces already has the slots for the bus system wires too in 4 different crossing angles)

[katoftw]

Tomix cables are super flat compared to other makes. I wouldn't worry too much.