help with connectivity issue | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

martin42OGR Forum Member

I just setup a basic oval for my grandson--the lionel 25th anniv. MTA commuter set oval [fastrack w powermax transformer]. worked fine. Then I got the brilliant idea to expand, add a figure eight and some extra track to the ovals to fit under the christmas tree. Now, the trains run halfway and die. The add-ons were Fastrack packs. Need I add additional wires from the transformer to various spots? Crimp center rails? What I thought would be a simple beginning is frustrating, since I haven't worked with model trains in about 50 years. What would be your expert opinions on a simple systematic approach to resolving this and making a 6 yr old happy? [oh, and Grandpa too!]

12/12/1610:09 AM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Check this video out from Lionel.

12/12/1610:23 AM

Rod StewartOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Sounds like a center rail issue somewhere, but the easiest thing to do likely is to add maybe one or two more power feeds.

Rod

12/12/1610:25 AM

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