Power Atlas C55 frogs?

[ñiao]

I am planning on a layout based on Atlas C55 with #5 turnouts. Eventually, this layout will run with DCC.
Mainly there will run LL or Atlas Alco RS-x, Atlas C630 and LL SW-whatever.

Is there a need to power the frogs? What are your experiences?

[Chris333]

Always better!

I can run this over my frogs:

[wcfn100]

I would suggest wiring the frogs.  But I wouldn't use the tab on the side as they have been known to break.  Get a wire somewhere on the frog casting.  You might want to get a some heat sinks so you don't melt the ties. I've been using these clamps and have had good results so far.

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=60929


Jason

[ñiao]

Thanks a lot for the info!

[diezmon]

Always better!

I can run this over my frogs:

I find that hard to believe.  The image shows you're missing a KEY component there  LOL

 ;D ;D

[Chris333]

Yeah, but it showed it in relation to a N scale truck.

This better?

[diezmon]

Yeah, but it showed it in relation to a N scale truck.
This better?

That was a Joke, I say a Joke, Son.

[tom mann]

LLSWs have a hard time going over unpowered frogs, but Atlas VOs do not.