I have had similar problems with DCC OnBoard locomotives. Adjusting the deceleration rate in CV4 cured the problem.
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Show posts MenuQuote from: Len on November 24, 2024, 04:31:39 PMThis may give you some ideas to start with. With two passing sidings, you should be able to operate two trains on the mainline, plus a yard switcher. You could even add an industrial area switcher. All switches are #4's. The short filler pieces on the straight legs of the mainline #4's are a 1" and a 0.75" The curved section to create the one parallel track in the yard is a 1/2 18" radius curve. The mainline curves are 18" radius. The industrial area spur could be shifted to the left or right if needed for your preferences.
TO use this plan on DC you will need to divide the track into electrically isolated sections called blocks, which can then be connected to any of your three controllers. Google "block control wiring" to see how to do this.
To add operating interest, part of the upper passing siding could be used as yard lead, but you'll need to make sure it's clear when a mainline train is due.
Len
Quote from: Parolaccia on November 24, 2024, 04:14:42 PMI have the Pacific Flyer train with the EZ Track and the controller that comes with it. My father in law recently gave us his old McKinley Explorer HO set that has a GP40 diesel engine. When I put this engine on the tracks it moves about 1/4 inch and freezes. Does this type of engine require different tracks or controller? Or would it be something with the engine itself causing it not to work? TIA
Quote from: Nascarrick on November 26, 2024, 06:19:07 PMThanks in advance,
Seems that after 10 minutes, the engine hesitates and then eventually stalls opposite the terminal track straight with the track plug in kit supplied Bachmann speed controller Model 44211. Is there a more powerful speed controller? Does it need a second one on the same opposite side position? Seems unlikely for such a short layout? I did not add any track. And adding extra Xmas rolling stock only makes the tiny engine suffer worse, so I figure it was built and designed to only run with this supplied set of cars. Rail cleaning with some rubbing alcohol only subsides the issue for a very short time.
Appreciate the read and any thoughts.
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