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Problem with code 100 atlas track and peco switches
Sam is experiencing layout problems and reports his whole layout stops sometimes when crossing a switch. Can someone help Sam?
“How can I eleminate a short occuring when the locomotive crossing a switch stops the whole layout. I use code 100 atlas track and peco switches. Insulfrog also DCC layout. It happens mostly with 6 axle locomotives. I have deisel engines engines Atlas, Atheran and Broadway”
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If you are using insulfrog turnouts the problem might be that the wheels on your locos are wide enough to bridge the diverging rails just past the frog point.
To test this, paint the insides of the diverging rails (about an inch past the frog point) with some clear nail polish.
This website has suggestions on how to fix that issue.
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http://www.wiringfordcc.com/switches_peco.htm