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When Engines Short Out On Turnouts

Dick has a question for readers:

“I have DCC on my HO layout. The engines short out sometimes when traveling slow on the turnouts. How do I cure this? (I use #6 Shinohara turnouts).”

If you can assist Dick, add your comment below.

2 Responses to When Engines Short Out On Turnouts

  • You might want to try connecting terminal rail joiners to end of the turnout for more power to it. Connect the terminal rail joiners to your DCC power output.

  • Anonymous says:

    I add power pickup points to the car behind the loc. So if the loc looses power the car supplys it. You have to connect the cars to the loc electricaly.

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