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Power Failure at Points On Layout
Mark is having points problems on his 00 layout and asks readers for help:
“This maybe difficult to explain but will give it a go. I have two junction lines coming off a main line, one line powers well when used with the points going straight, however, when I switch the points to go left the power cuts out, therefore no engine movements. I have had the points tested by a friend who assures me the points are fine.
The points maintain continuity but the power shows no reading. This is the only switch points that this occurs in the whole layout which would have about 10 points. Would a bigger amps transformer be an answer? I hope your readers understand my problem as it sure has got me beat.
Cheers.”
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Mark,
It may be possible that you are using a type of switch (points to you) that essentially directs the track current to the position that the switch is in. So, if your switch (or points) is set for the turn out or siding position, power will be directed to that section of track. If you set it to the ‘main line’ position, power will flow to the mainline. The Peco brand of switches (or point) has switches that do this that are called Electrofrog (I think). You might have purchased just one of this type which would explain that it only happens with that set of points and not the others. Go to this link for a better explaination that what I have here:
http://www.awrr.com/PECO.html
Hope this helps,
Geof in the US
Hi
I had the same problem. I filed the attachment lugs slightly to allow better alignment of the point motor. They now switch fine both ways.
Luap CHCH New Zealand