Current Limiter

Implementing the current limiter to prevent the connection of 2 collector shoe currents shorting out the onboard circuit is crucial. The simplest form of a current limiter will not suffice due to a significant drop in voltage, therefore a more complex circuit, see below, will be implemented.

This will be the basis of the schematic design for the current limiter we will be implementing, an alternative will be to place a simple limiter along with a regulator to achieve the same results. 

Designing Elevated Brackets

Over this week I designed and created an updated mounting bracket for the electrified rail. The holes from the previous brackets were duplicated and the height of the mount was increased to 13 inches. This extended length allows for the rails to be raised so that the shoe can be attached to the bogie and contact the source of electricity.

50 of these brackets are to be made for the length of the track.