Does Rapido use keep alive in their locos like Scaletrains?Starting to see some hiccups with my new engine going over turnouts and in one spot climbing the incline. Track is not properly secured yet so this could be the issue.
Yes, I dont think they do use keep alive, I tried to look it up on their website, but couldn’t find enough detail.Does Rapido use keep alive in their locos like Scaletrains?
I don't own any yet but was curious as to what decoder is in it.
Yea! Rapido seems to be vague about a lot of things.Yes, I dont think they do use keep alive, I tried to look it up on their website, but couldn’t find enough detail.
Is it that diesel you just got?Starting to see some hiccups with my new engine going over turnouts and in one spot climbing the incline. Track is not properly secured yet so this could be the issue.
No, Rapido doesn't install stay alives, you would have thought that would be standard by now with most manufacturers.Yes, I dont think they do use keep alive, I tried to look it up on their website, but couldn’t find enough detail.
This is a few years old version as well, but I am surprised. I think that means I need feeder wires to the frogs which truly sucks. My old 30plus year old $29 model train set runs better over the switches than a ’top quality’ Rapido engine…..pretty sad!No, Rapido doesn't install stay alives, you would have thought that would be standard by now with most manufacturers.
Yes it is, note belowIs it that diesel you just got?
I would first look at adding a stay alive if there are solder pads available on the decoder, it's likely to be 21 pin, so most likely will have, and caps are a couple of $, less work and guaranteed running.This is a few years old version as well, but I am surprised. I think that means I need feeder wires to the frogs which truly sucks. My old 30plus year old $29 model train set runs better over the switches than a ’top quality’ Rapido engine…..pretty sad!
I would have to get some good solder and gun first for sureI would first look at adding a stay alive if there are solder pads available on the decoder, it's likely to be 21 pin, so most likely will have, and caps are a couple of $, less work and guaranteed running.
I know you know someone who has one that they would lend you it for 10 minutes.I would have to get some good solder and gun first for sure
Like this plan, lots of action!And this is my final answer, pretty near all set track except for some easy flex, (yards and lower mainlines in one spot.
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Thanks, I had to get rid of possible problem spots in the future as I have already come across my switch issue……grrrrrrrLike this plan, lots of action!
It's not really an issue, just add a set of feeders to each leg of your turnouts and that issue should go away,Thanks, I had to get rid of possible problem spots in the future as I have already come across my switch issue……grrrrrrr
Maybe you could send him one of your extras!I know you know someone who has one that they would lend you it for 10 minutes.
Gary,Starting to see some hiccups with my new engine going over turnouts and in one spot climbing the incline. Track is not properly secured yet so this could be the issue.
I haven’t done any troubleshooting yet, focusing getting the track squared off first, then will tackle the next issue. No time right now though.Gary,
Have you tried to clean the wheels yet? That could explain why you're starting to now see issues. If the wheels are starting to get gunky that you lose traction and could be your stuttering issue.