https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-fix-problem-with-loco-running-over-points.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-fix-problem-with-loco-running-over-points Model railroads and model trains Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:13:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-fix-problem-with-loco-running-over-points.html#comment-11144 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:13:26 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3785#comment-11144 The capacitor will work, I use it myself, the only issue with the capacitor option in DCC is that your engine may have power (for a second or two) without your control of the engine. The capacitor supplies power to the motor, not to the DCC controller. Purchase the correct capacitor for your sized engine motor.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2015/11/how-to-fix-problem-with-loco-running-over-points.html#comment-10933 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:17:36 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3785#comment-10933 Do the locos just stall, or do they short out your layout? Check wheel back to back measurements with an NRMA gauge first. If that’s ok, then check the points – clearances, wiring, crossing (frog) for power continuity. If you are using insulated crossings (frogs) rather than elctrofrogs you will continue to have this problem unless your locos have long wheel bases with every possible wheel picking up power. I don’t think built in capacitors on your locos is the answer, but then again, I’ve been wrong before

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