How Model Railroad Track Works

The tracks are an essential part to any model railway. If you are new to the model train hobby, here’s a brief and simple overview of how model railroad tracks work.Model railroad track simply consists of discount ps3 accessories two metal rails running parallel to each other. They are kept apart at equal distance with the use of plastic sleepers … in exactly the same that real railway lines are held in place with wooden sleepers. The difference being, with the model railway track, each rail carries electric current, positive one side, negative the other. For the model railway tracks to function properly, these two rails should never come in contact with each other. Further more, you should never place a metal object across both rails. Why? Because this would cause a short circuit which could potentially damage your model train power pack and other electrical equipment. This works in exactly the same way as wires carrying current in any electrical appliance.With this in mind, when you are assemble your model train track, connect your power supply and transformer, you are essentially creating an electrical circuit to power you locomotives. The electric current which is running through the Align T-REX 100S metal tracks is picked up through the metal wheels of the engine, fed directly into its electric motor and the speed at which you train moves is determined by the throttle on your electric controller.The Different Types of Model Train TracksThe rails in your model train tracks come in different types of metals. The most common are ps3 discount steel, nickel silver, zinc-coated and brass. The brass and zinc-coated steel track are most commonly used in starter sets. The nickel silver tracks are more expensive and much easier to maintain.When you first purchase a model train set, most track sets will have a terminal section, which is a section of track which provides the connection to the transformer.Setting Up Your Railroad TrackWhen setting up your railway track, it’s always best to have it firmly pinned or attached to a hard, rigid surface such as a sheet of plywood, table top, or bench top. Setting up on carpet or even your floor is not a good idea because fluff, dust and dirt can get into your equipment and be detrimental to the smooth operation of your train.