I have a curved Ross Custom switch, and an Atlas #5 back to back. My DCS is a ten on the Ross switch, but the signal is a two on the Atlas. I tried three different Atlas switches, and several different engines, with the same result. Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks,
Andy
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Andy,
Two suggestions:
That should do it for you.
Sometime too many feeders make things worse. If you're using a terminal block, disconnect one set(just the hot, leave the black connected) and jumper the insulated joint with alligator clips. Test...I think the best length of a block is around 25 to 30 feet. Try disconnecting another if no improvement. All connections tight?
I don't know how the magic bulb (pass car) exactly works but it does. One thing about dcs , a engine carries on with the last command given so unless the engine is stalling i wouldn't worry too much about it. Maybe you can stick a street light or bulb at that location or even on the terminal block.?.Dcs can do strange things at times.
Andy,
Are you using track power for the switch track motors? If so, that's been known to degrade the DCS signal.
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