N scale blinking bridge

[conradin]

I purchased the N scale blinking bridge.  It blinks...but the train ends up doing stop and go, stop and go, matching the blinking.  I gave the DC circuit a bit more juice, the train still goes slow and fast, slow and fast...matching the blinking.

Is that normal?  I am suprised that the bridge takes the electricity from the DC circuit instead of the AC.  Anyway of fixing this problem?

[the Bach-man]

Dear Conradin,
I was under the impression that the bridge operates on AC.
How is yours wired?
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[conradin]

No wiring required...just connect the bridge to the tracks. 

[GlennW]

That sounds weird. The blinking lite would be drawing current from the track? I'd want to turn off the blinking FAST!

[the Bach-man]

Dear All,
I'll see what I can find out Monday...
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[conradin]

Bach man, did you ever find out whether the bridge is AC or DC?

[the Bach-man]

Dear Conradin,
Mr. Reilly is out of the office, but I hope to speak with him tomorrow.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

[the Bach-man]

Dear Conradin,
The bridge should indeed work directly from the track DC.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[conradin]

So how can I fix the stop and go problem?

[the Bach-man]

Dear Conradin,
I will request a sample and see what I can figure out. In the meantime, where and when did you get yours? Is it new or old production?
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[conradin]

I got it from a discounter, so there was no box, just the plastic bags and the instructions.  I suspect it is an older model, because the trestle seemed to be meant for the older (non-EZ track) tracks.

The instructions gives the item as:
Item no.56-1221 "N" Blinking Bridge and Trestle Set.  Printed in Hong Kong

Nevertheless, it still makes no sense that the blinking causes the train to stop and go. 

[conradin]

How's the testing?

[the Bach-man]

I haven't gotten the sample yet, but it will be new production, and likely not helpful with your problem with an older one. Never-the-less, I'll check it out.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[conradin]

Well, if the new production works, then I'll buy one 

[Paul M.]

I had one, but it didn't work great.