Adding Block Gaps

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# 2.2.17.2.2 Adding Block Gaps

The Split command can be used to add block gaps (Section B.2) at the point where two track endpoints join. Block gaps are drawn as a thick line and can be placed in either of the rails or both if total isolation is required.

  No Block Gaps

  Block Gap in top rail

  Block Gap in bottom rail

  Block Gaps in both rails

After starting the Split command use the Shift+Right-Click over a joint (with the blue "X" anchor showing) to display one of two pop-up menus which can be used to add, change or remove block gaps for the selected endpoint.

  This menu appears if track runs in a horizontal direction.

  This menu appears if track runs in a vertical direction.

For detail about;

  Disconnecting the joint between two sections of track see Section 2.2.17.2.

  Dividing a section of track into two connected pieces see Section 2.2.17.2.1.