Is it possible to use insulated fishplates to isolate a section of track?

Yes, it is possible to use insulated fishplates to isolate a section of track. Insulated fishplates, also known as insulated rail joiners, are designed to electrically separate two adjoining sections of track.

Insulated fishplates are typically made from plastic or other non-conductive materials. They are inserted between the rails at the joint where two track sections meet. The purpose of using insulated fishplates is to prevent electrical continuity between those sections, effectively creating an isolated section of track.

By isolating a specific section of the track, the Modeller can control the power supply to specific segments of the layout, such as sidings, yards, or sections with specific operational requirements.

When using insulated fishplates, it's important to ensure that the rest of the track is electrically connected to maintain the flow of power. This can be achieved by providing a continuous electrical connection through other track sections, using regular metal fishplates or rail joiners.

Overall, insulated fishplates are a useful component in model railways for creating electrical boundaries and isolating specific track sections for operational flexibility or to control different aspects of a layout.