Hi Neil,
Just wondering what voltage every one sets there transformers at when running with TMCC or Legecy? I know the book states nothing over 19 volts or you can damage the circuits. I turn my 30b's up to a max of 14 volts. I wonder if I push it up close to the 19 volts if this will solve my problem??? More power to the rails?? I'm going to measure the track voltage while my loco runs around at different locations on my layout. Maybe I can catch a drop in voltage near my curves in the layout.
John
Hi John,
For most of the time I use the Lionel 180W bricks which puts out a continuous voltage and I can't remember what it is now, possibly 18V?
There have been a few occasions when I have used a 30B (early version) or 18B-EX models and they seem to work fine when on the max voltage which I believe is about 16-17 volts. I can't see why you can't set your 30B to 14 volts as the motors are possibly 12V and the smoke unit operates at a lower voltage, so doesn't need to be high. I'm sure Bob can fill in where I am wrong. I don't think turning the voltage up will help as Bob is indicating that the problem lies within the track and I can now see that this is the correct diagnosis. I remember now when the engine stopped in roughly the same places and one that sicks out well was where there was a switch within 2-3 inches from a join of two boards and there were two other specific places it did the same. Perhaps you need to make a note of where it does it and carefully examine the track as Bob says for any irregularities .
Regards,
Neil
