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I need a bit of help wiring. I got 2 terminal joiners to put after my turnout so my DC engine would run after it passes over the frog. Even though i've tried to rewire it, the train still stops. Is there anything I might be able to do to fix that?
What gauge, turnout manufacture & model
HO, Bachmann, and I don't know the model because it doesn't say on the piece of turnout.
Do you have a volt meter that you can check for power on each rail?
The frog is most likely insulated and the loco has only electrical pickup on one truck. That being the case it will stall every time on the frog. Only cure is to get a non insulated turnout or add electrical pickups to the other truck, which is most likely the motor powered one. (that was my cure before I changed to better quality locos)
Cheers
Willis
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