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I did come across this thread that seems to describe what I'm getting;
But, other than possibly adding a 'cap' across the motor leads (1mf ceramic disc I would think), that was the supposed 'fix'. Anyone else heard of this happening??
Again, it's just 5 out of 30 locomotives that are causing the problem. All Atlas; GP20, GP40, GP7. Funny thing a 3rd GP40 doesn't cause the problem.
BTW, all those units run smooth & quiet by themselves, no stalling, sputtering or finger needed to get them to move.
Your thoughts please.
Problem with Chattering and Oscillating Servo Point Motors - Model Train Help Blog
He is a question posted by Barrie: “I have a problem with the servo motors that control the turnouts on our N scale club layout chattering or oscillating when an old type DC loco is run on the layout. This doesn’t happen if new type locos are run or the system is run as DCC […]
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But, other than possibly adding a 'cap' across the motor leads (1mf ceramic disc I would think), that was the supposed 'fix'. Anyone else heard of this happening??
Again, it's just 5 out of 30 locomotives that are causing the problem. All Atlas; GP20, GP40, GP7. Funny thing a 3rd GP40 doesn't cause the problem.
BTW, all those units run smooth & quiet by themselves, no stalling, sputtering or finger needed to get them to move.
Your thoughts please.
