@Craftech posted:I had posted previously about the uncoupling track button stalling the loco without actually having the setup in my possession (my 5 year old grandson got the 0-8-0 LionChief RTR with bluetooth remote for Christmas). I only went by what they were telling me on the telephone.
In that thread a few forum members said the small DC wall power pack (pictured above) worked and others said it didn't have enough power to operate the uncoupler track.
They finally came to our house and brought it along with my grandson. I am testing it.
1. Press the uncoupler and the loco stalls anywhere on the track (it doesn't have to be over the uncoupler track).
2. Following Steve H's suggestion I removed the engine and tender and put a few cars on the circular layout. It barely uncouples the cars and every time you press the uncouple button the pilot light on the power track goes out then comes back on. Remove all cars. Press button. Pilot light goes out.
Is this just a lack of adequate power?
Thanks,
John
Yes, probably a lack of power. Without knowing the current draw of the Uncoupling track at 18VDC (which is what the LC transformer you're using puts out) and the wattage of your power supply it's difficult for me to say yes with absolute certainty.
When I connected my 36Watt 18VDC LC transformer to the FasTrack Uncoupling track, the LED on the Power lock-on track goes out when the Uncouple button is pressed, indicating a over-current situation. The LED comes back on after releasing the button.
Do you have another AC transformer, with a higher wattage than the LC wall transformer, that can be adjusted to the 10-12VAC recommended for the Uncoupling track? This would be better for the longevity of the Uncoupler's electromagnet. The Uncoupler will overheat much faster at higher voltages and risks warping the plastic and worse, permanently burning out the coil.
