Does anyone have experience with these decoders?
In addition to outputs for the solenoids, are there outputs for signals?
I have a number of model power turnouts that I wish to convert to DCC.

Hi,

I have a 4-8-4 that needed a new motor, DCC conversion, and traction tires. I have all the work complete and the loco works great in reverse. However, in forward, I get numerous track shorts on the DCS52 command station. Monitoring volts and amps in the DCS with JMRI, no low voltage or over current is indicated.

The loco also runs well on level track, but not forward, and not upgrade. I tried changing the decoder with no success.

Any ideas about what is going on would be appreciated.

John G.

I found one of these boards in a pile of old stuff. Searching online, Bachmann has a G811x-PCB02 listed, but it is not the one I have. Was there a previous version of this board and what is it used for?

Thanks,

John G.

I have 13 DCC turnouts and 4 DCC crossovers connected to a DigiTrax DCS52 command station. About 50% of the time, when I power the system, some or all of the turnouts fail to respond to commands. The problem is random. Sometimes the fix is to cycle power to the system and, other times, the turnouts have to be reprogrammed. Some other times, I walk away and return later to find everything working just fine. Very frustrating. The other DCC equipment on the layout does not give me any problems. All of the turnouts and command stations were bought new about nine months ago.

Thanks for any ideas,

Crosswire

I have been having a problem with a new HO X-OVER and was told this board was the place to get help as Bachmann service apparently does not support this product.

The turnout, when operating properly, is supposed to activate both sides of the X-OVER simultaneously. Of the three I purchased, one does not work properly; one side changes position, the other side does not move.

The mechanism works smoothly when moved manually. I have tried reprogramming the unit a couple of times with no change in operation.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance, John