Track voltage - The Whistle Post

Trainman1965 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 11:19 AM

Hey guys...I was running one of my locos today and i noticed that is slowed down on the back side of the track from the power connector. I checked and i dont have the same voltage as on the side where the connector is. What can i do to fix this i have looked at all the connectors on the track and thay all have a good snug fit. It drops about 2.16 volts on the back side from the front. Any ideas

Firemanbill · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 12:04 PM

Run another set of leads to the back side. Just make sure you dont cross the wires! If you are using a terminal track you can add another or you can do like I do and solder the lead directly to the rail from underneath.

Trainman1965 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 12:10 PM

So i can run two wires from the same tranformer to two side of the track and it wont hurt anything.

Firemanbill · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 12:15 PM

Yes you can as long as you keep polarity straight. You are not putting any more load on your transformer you are just spreading it out better.

TallDude · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 01:18 PM

Also check the rail joiners to make sure they are tight. Might have to replace one or two.

Trainman1965 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 01:23 PM

Thanks guys. I am going to do the double wire thing. I have look at all the track joints thay seem good and snug but i will look again

Firemanbill · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 01:25 PM

Good point... You can lose a lot through loose joints.

Is the EZ track your running steel or Nickle Silver? You don't lose nearly as much with the NS

Trainman1965 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 02:06 PM

Put the double wires on it and that did the trick. Thanks again guys.

Firemanbill · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 02:08 PM

Great! glad I was able to help...

Trainman1965 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2006, 04:46 PM

Hey bill just to answer your quistion about the track it is steel. Me and talldude was just talking about that he said i needed to use the N/S. But you know i dont know one from the other LOL but i am learning about this stuff. Thanks again.