https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout Model railroads and model trains Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html#comment-1322 Sat, 19 May 2012 21:09:43 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html#comment-1322 mike
i use a buss line and drop every 3′ and i have a large layout.at 1 3rd speed my trains takes 4.5 min. to go around .i hope this helps

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html#comment-1318 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:55:01 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html#comment-1318 you may want to check your DCC voltage all over the layout by using a tester for DCC from Tonys Trains in Vt. I have a similiar problem. I have 14.2 volts on 98% of track and 18.9 on the bal. I cannot get a single engine to run, even though the sound will operate. any solution for this?

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html#comment-1313 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:31:34 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2012/04/railtrack-4-amp-power-dcc-ho-layout.html#comment-1313 One problem with large layouts can be voltage drop and adding a power supply with a higher current capability isn’t always the answer. It is worth considering adding booster connections at different positions in the trackwork and use heavier wiring to deliver the booster supplies (these are all parallel connections). Also take care not to create a short circuit by crossing wires, generally avoided by using colour coded wires. Hope this helps Les Wilson, UK.

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