RJR posted:I mentioned the variable circuits because someone above had mentioned voltage reading on the remote.
The voltage drop between transformer and loco (even when measured with a voltmeter on the track, has always been a source of wonder to me. It is one reason why I only use 14-gauge wire to feed tracks. I know what the charts say is voltage drop per x feet of wire, but somehow the numbers don't work out. I'm inclined to think that there is considerable drop at some track pins and along steel rail.
I hear ya...Maybe this is one of those things that we just have to shake our heads at and say "hmmmmm....." Remember when we used to move a handle and push a button for forward, neutral, and reverse? The horn/whistle was a bonus. Now, I am staring at an iPad saying, "this doesn't look right" while some sound effect digitized engineer is telling me "We're ready to go." Not sure if I should be more worried about the voltage reading, or the fact that I said "sorry, here you go" and got the train moving. :-)
Thanks again for your thoughts!
