Skip to main content

I have a MTH # 20-3303-1 GS4 steam loco (2/3rail option) which runs fine on my layout,until- I enter the insulated track section of my crossing gate (6-12062)! At this point gates go dead engine loses signal and stops dead. Rear trucks on tender appear to be insulated wheels on insulated rail side of accessory trip section! ( this appears to be the problem-but not knowing for sure, am asking for help to a solution). Appreciate any input! THANK YOU,Woody

Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

Surprise no one has replied here yet. I will try, I think your speculation sounds good. Do you have an ohm meter or continuity tester to test between the wheels to verify isolation? If there is no continuity I think you may have diagnosed the problem. As for solving it, I don't have any 2/3 rail engines and I'm diesels only so I really am not familiar with this. Maybe one of the more knowledgeable folks will be by with more help on a solution, or the problem if that is not it. Good luck. 

I think you know the problem.  2/3 rail engines have poor outside rail pick-ups  period.  I think the left side of the engine drivers and the right side of the tender(anyway something like that pick up the outside rail..  We have the same problem running a 2/3  engine lite over a long crossover.... The answer might be an additional relay to power  common on the insulated section .   Adding a car might help but.   Not very good  railroading IMHO. I don't know what the fix is??

Add Reply

Post
This forum is sponsored by MTH Electric Trains

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×