Hi,
I recently installed a code 100 shinohara double crossover switch.
Pic of similar: http://tmrc.mit.edu/progress/gallery/scene/DoubleCrossOver.jpg
The problem:
Genesis SD70MACs and Walthers Superliner cars short circuit over the points. These turnouts have live frogs so both the curved point and straight point have the same polarity. Somehow the wheels are rubbing on the points while passing by. This doesn't cause the train to stop but will be a problem for DCC I think.
NMRA turnout terms: http://www.gatewaynmra.org/meyertrk.htm
Does anyone use Shinohara turnouts and have this problem?
Thanks
Jeff
I recently installed a code 100 shinohara double crossover switch.
Pic of similar: http://tmrc.mit.edu/progress/gallery/scene/DoubleCrossOver.jpg
The problem:
Genesis SD70MACs and Walthers Superliner cars short circuit over the points. These turnouts have live frogs so both the curved point and straight point have the same polarity. Somehow the wheels are rubbing on the points while passing by. This doesn't cause the train to stop but will be a problem for DCC I think.
NMRA turnout terms: http://www.gatewaynmra.org/meyertrk.htm
Does anyone use Shinohara turnouts and have this problem?
Thanks
Jeff