Can you use Insulfrog with DCC?

The power routing capability of the Insulfrog was useful in analog operations, but it causes problems in DCC since the turnout no longer needs to control power routing. With the use of insulated rail joiners on the point rails, the Insulfrog will work flawlessly.

What’s the difference between Insulfrog and Electrofrog?

Insulfrog uses a bit of plastic at the frog to stop the rails making contact. Electrog frog has gaps to isolate the frog which then needs to be switched. The insulfrog needs a gap large enough to stop wheels making contact between the two different polarity rails.

Are Peco Setrack points Insulfrog?

The electrofrog Peco curved turnout has only a 12 degree angle, while the Peco Settrack curved turnout has a 22 degree angle, making it more suited to smaller layouts. However, the Settrack curved turnouts are only available in Insulfrog.

Are Atlas snap switches DCC friendly?

They are both DCC-friendly. The mechanisms on the Snap switches just “snap” on and off with a locking tab mechanism if you want to remove them and use Tortoises or ground throws instead.

How well does the Insulfrog work in DCC?

The power routing capability of the Insulfrog was useful in analog operations, but it causes problems in DCC since the turnout no longer needs to control power routing. With the use of insulated rail joiners on the point rails, the Insulfrog will work flawlessly. Once the turnout is installed making corrections to the installation isn’t easy.

Are there any instructions for wiring Peco Streamline Insulfrog turnouts for DCC?

Apart from the Single and Double Slips (see below) no special instructions are necessary for wiring Peco Streamline Insulfrog Turnouts and Crossings since they are electrically self-isolating and ready for use. Tell them you saw their ad on Wiring for DCC! Wiring Turnouts. Welcome to the website that coined the phrase “DCC Friendly!”

Do PECO Insulfrog points need to be installed with Electrofrog points?

[Peco’s presumption is that only the toe is powered, and the other routes are dead- which MAY have been the case in ‘analogue’, but not always, and is not the normal scenario when wiring for dcc …. therefore Peco Insulfrog points needed to be installed with the same insulating fishplates as their Electrofrog points.

What is the difference between the Insulfrog and electrofrogs?

As you can see in the images below, the Insulfrog is considered “DCC Ready” as the switch/closure rails are electrically connected to the stock rail nearest to them. Unlike the Electrofrogs the Insulfrog controls the flow of electricity to the routes that come out of the turnout (Power Routing), energizing the appropriate point rail.