https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/08/problem-lashing-locomotives.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=problem-lashing-locomotives Model railroads and model trains Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:57:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/08/problem-lashing-locomotives.html#comment-39708 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:57:54 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5733#comment-39708 I would look closely at the drive mechanism in the loco that no longer moves. I can’t really speak about Lionel units but it’s a issue the smaller scales when using DCC to build a multi-unit consist. Essentially, the locos should be speed matched so that the power applied results in the actual speed of the locos matches when running separated. This prevents one loco from trying to overpower or induce drag onto the other loco. When this happens, one loco is putting unusual stresses on its drive system and can damage the motors or gearing.

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