So I finally got some wiring done but it seems to have some issues. Starting with my Z4000, I ran 14 gauge wire from both handles to the TIU. Using banana plugs, i am able to switch back and forth from fixed to variable and even though, I plan to use variable, I started out with fixed for some testing. I wired up 5 blocks by running wire from the TIU to a board that splits out to 5 different blocks. Putting one of the handles on 18 volts, i put some lighted cabooses on the track and they seem to sometimes flicker as I push them around the track. I decided to pull out a conventional engine and put it on the tracks in fixed mode so I can control it from the Z4000 handle for some testing. It seems to lose a connection then get it right back as the engine will stop and then maybe change directions. I imagine it is because of loose connections so I checked them all and they seemed good as I am using spade connectors. I'm gonna do some more checking of the connections and do some more testing but is there something that I am missing?
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