I am new to Model Trains. My grandson loves them. We were given a 4-6-0 Set from Bass Pro. It looks like North Pole set. We also have Thomas and Percy. The new set runs the opposite direction on the track. Is there a way I can change the polarization or something without having to change the connection wire each time? In other words, can I get them to run the same way in tandem?
Thomas and Percy are wired wrong , for Large Scale.
This was noticed a while back. ::)
You could check out this thread.
http://www.mylargescale.com/Community/Forums/tabid/56/aff/17/aft/113445/afv/topic/Default.aspx
here again it's talked about.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,10876.0.html
Thomas??
« Reply #36 on: December 08, 2009, 10:15:52 AM »
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POLARITY
For those that have yet to notice, Thomas is wired to be NMRA Standard S-9 polarity compliant.
Now why did Bachmann do that?
It will be a simple matter to reverse the power wires attached to the motor to convert to Large Scale polarity should polarity be an issue.
One of the "Enthusiastic Children"
JD
Your 4-6-0 has a switch behind the boiler front.If you switch it from LS to NMRA the loco will run the sam way as Percy & Thomas!
Thank you all for the help!! I am a grateful Grandfather who has found a new love in may Grandchildren and their love for trains.