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    Non fluent electrical flow

    I disconnected the common wire and it was all dead. I had to connect them again to get things moving
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    I only have the one for now. This 1 can negotiate some turnouts but bot this 1. How do I find out what "type" of locomotive I have?
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. LOML has been in the hospital. The tunouts just click as long as I just push once. I think I have them figured out. Now I'll disconnect the common and see if that changes things. Thanks for the thorough explanation. Jim
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    Another issue. I've reposted my layout for convenience. I'm running an InterMountain Railway Co. Locomotive #3136. Each wheel assembly is approximately 1 1/4" long (2 each), from front to back is 3 7/8" long. Looking at my layout, I'm starting to left of #5 turnout. It runs fine thru #4 turnout...
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    What does "occupancy detection for signalling" mean?
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    I disconnected one of the tracks going to the turnout I'm having trouble with, it works now. Si I'll have to use some of investigative skills I learned at my last job, scratch my head and see what happens. I am going to follow you suggestion and remove the plastic joiners and make sure all of...
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    No one here is insinuating that I'm stupid (except me). I'm just embarrassed having to ask elementary questions. I do appreciate everyone's comments and help. BTW, this is an N Scale set up. To clarify something, the section of track where I don't get a reading with the voltmeter still runs my...
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    So Willie. Are you saying when using DCC I shouldn't use insulated joiners? Jim
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    I can get a reading of 12V on the wires from the transformer. But I don't get any reading from the track section that runs my train engine. I know some of you think I'm stupid, but I just don't get it. can someone explain please?
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    All of my turnouts are Atlas 2701 series. I've checked the common rail and I was very careful to use the same side throughout. Now I need to check that ALL of the rail connections are tight. I have a funny felling I might have gotten sloppy on some of them. BTW I'm using DCC. Can you give me...
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    Non fluent electrical flow

    After a lengthy time of on again off again work I've finally completed wiring 13 turnouts and feed wires I've developed some issues. All but 1 turn out works. The 1 will hum but doesn't switch. Problem #2: when trying to run an engine I have dead spots (meaning no movement) through out the...
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    Atlas N switch wires

    Exactly what is the wire gauge on Item #2701 remote switch? I'm having a heck of time stripping and splicing these wires together. Any suggestions and answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks Jim
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    Wiring with Power Cab

    Thanks for all the help
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    Wiring with Power Cab

    Thank you for the info. I haven't reached the point of connecting the transformer yet. The info I got on google was that it recommended running the turnouts on DC even though I can run them on DCC. Being a complete rookie, I think I want to use DC for them. I'm assuming only 1 wire for the...
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    Run turn outs on PowerCab?

    Thank you. I'm 77 YO but willing to try new technology. If it doesn't drive me insane. :rolleyes:
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    Run turn outs on PowerCab?

    I'm still pretty ignorant about DCC. I am reading up on it and trying to figure out. I've done some research on the issue if I should run my turnouts on the PC or on DC using a transformer, which I already own 2? Right now my layout has 13 turnouts, FWIW. Your opinions are appreciated and...




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