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Title: Power fault
Post by: Terry216 on April 12, 2010, 05:45:08 AM
Hi Guys I am very new at this so please bear with me. I have a E-Z track system which has been working fine. I have just put a new loop and I have checked the train running and all works fine but when I connect the last two tracks the power stops. I have been told there is an electrical fault. I have tested all the tracks and all seems well. I am now stumped any help/advice you could give me would be most appreciated.

Thanks Terry
Title: Re: Power fault
Post by: pdlethbridge on April 12, 2010, 06:23:13 AM
It is possible that you have created a reverse loop or a wye. Either one would result in a short and the trains wouldn't run. The reverse loop is where you start on a track, go through a loop and come back on the same track but going in the opposite direction. Special wiring is needed for either case. this page covers both examples and how to wire them.
http://rail.felgall.com/rlt.htm (http://rail.felgall.com/rlt.htm)
Title: Re: Power fault
Post by: Terry216 on April 12, 2010, 06:25:09 PM
Many thanks for your help. I have looked at the information you gave me and it helps. Could I use the E-Z COMMAND DCC AUTOMATIC LOOP REVERSE MODULE (product code 44912) instead of all the wiring

Again many thanks for your help.

Terry
Title: Re: Power fault
Post by: ABC on April 12, 2010, 06:37:56 PM
Are you running DCC? If so, then yes you can use the automatic reversing module. If you only have standard DC, then you can't use the automatic reversing module and will have issues as this module only works with DCC equipped layouts.
Title: Re: Power fault
Post by: Terry216 on April 12, 2010, 06:42:04 PM
Many thanks I shall have to try the wiring.
Thanks Terry
Title: Re: Power fault
Post by: Terry216 on April 13, 2010, 02:15:00 AM
I know this is a stupid question but what is a Reverse Switch/Reverse Loop. :-[ ::)
Title: Re: Power fault
Post by: pdlethbridge on April 13, 2010, 02:29:56 AM
follow the link I provided.