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American Models Diesels

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Forgive me if I've asked this before...i can't remember the solution nor find the answer....

American Models doesn't use normal, dual pickups like you would see on other engines, cabooses and illuminated passenger cars. Instead, it looks like only one side is wired to pick up current from the track and then the chassis itself is the other end of the circuit.

If I were to install TMCC in one, would I just use their same contact points? Or should I somehow insulate the wheels and axels from each other and power it as you normally would an engine?