@John H posted:I keep 4 MUs on two sidings that I power through the 2 variable channels that I don't use. I have them set to fixed. I switch them on the input side so they send the watchdog when switched on. It just took me a long time to come up with that idea. I have a couple of PS2 engines on other sidings, but they don't take off, and I can press Startup and they are in command.
I have a total of 13 individually switched sidings, I just found it easier to always have a WD signal, that way there's no mistake. I worked on a scheme with switches, relays, and a TIU channel, but this is a whole lot easier.
I don't want them starting up until I'm ready since they have sound, smoke and lights.