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Speed on HO Track

Harold has a brief question for readers:
“As the length of track increases the trail speed decreases. Is there a simple solution?”

Comment below.

3 Responses to Speed on HO Track

  • Install feeders every 3-6 feet on your track and switch to a power pack with a higher amp output.

  • Anonymous says:

    I agree with Br’er the more connection on the line the better the power to the locomotives as the voltage will be more constanyly the same also a more powerful supply of power always help for a larger lay out.
    if you are running mor than one loco on the same track the more demand for power.
    IE three locomotives pulling a long trail of cars demand more power to run but one loco trying to pull exceive is worse yet.

  • Frank says:

    Track has resistance to electric current, so does every fishplate connection, so at a greater distance from the power pack connection, there is less voltage available to the loco.

    Run your power in a length of mains cable under the layout, with soldered-on wires coming up to the rails of (at least) every third track section.

    If you are not running on a built layout, just run another cable from the power pack to the other end of the track, making sure the wires go to the same rails.

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