DCS and Fastrack Command Control switches

DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

My new layout has 2 main loops. Off the inner loop are 2 switches that lead to 2 runaround tracks which exit back to the inner loop. Off the runaround track is a switch that leads to 7 stub end sidings.

Everywhere on the layout the DCS signal is 10 until you get to the switch leading to the stub end sidings. As soon as the locomotive crosses that switch to the sidings the signal drops to 3.

Are there any know issues with Fastrack CC switches and DCS? Since there is no scenery yet I can still take everything apart and redo it. I have not yet tried swapping the switch with another, to see if it might be the problem.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

6/3/167:19 PM

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DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

One more thing, I did add another power drop after the switch but it had no effect.

6/3/168:00 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

If you're powering the switch from track power, try this: Replace the track power jumper with a 22uh choke. That made a significant difference in my setup with eight command Fastrack switches.

6/3/168:02 PM

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DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks, John. They are powered by the track. I think I bought a few chokes a while ago. I'll give it a try tomorrow.

6/3/169:56 PM

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DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks GRJ, I had to order some chokes. Amazing difference, I now have 10's everywhere. thumb