I need help with track power please read and respond

Micah's Train DepotOGR Forum Member

I have a Problem I cant get enough track power. i tried 2 Lionel controllers and they both flashed that something was derailed and i checked all of the wheels and nothing was derailed. Can someone please tell me how they get the track power to there whole layout i am using fas track and im trying to have a good bit of room when my train goes around the track but when it gets to a sertin spot it stops and no connection thats why i tried the second controller but like i said they both flash if someone can please tell me how to stop that and get enough track power

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4/1/179:01 AM

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Could use a bit more info.

Remove all of the cars and loco from the track. Now power up the track. If you still get a short it's something wrong with the track.

What type of track are you using ? Check each piece of track for a short. It's uncommon but a single section of track could have a short. For instance, tubular track has cardboard insulators under the center rail. One of them may have worked itself loose or out of place causing the metal track tie to touch the center rail.

Also, check your wiring. Are the two wires touching at the transformer or at the locos or track connection.

I'm not familiar with Fastback or any of the other newer types of track, so I cannot be much help in that case.

4/1/179:14 AM

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Micah's Train DepotOGR Forum Member

Dan Padova posted:
Could use a bit more info.
Remove all of the cars and loco from the track. Now power up the track. If you still get a short it's something wrong with the track.
What type of track are you using ? Check each piece of track for a short. It's uncommon but a single section of track could have a short. For instance, tubular track has cardboard insulators under the center rail. One of them may have worked itself loose or out of place causing the metal track tie to touch the center rail.
Also, check your wiring. Are the two wires touching at the transformer or at the locos or track connection.
I'm not familiar with Fastback or any of the other newer types of track, so I cannot be much help in that case.

ok thankyou i have fast track and i will check all peices thanks!

4/1/179:17 AM

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keyroutekenOGR Forum Member

Fastrack is bad sometimes, because the little clamps (or crimps) underneath each piece are not pressed down hard enough to make good contact. Ray (at House of Trains, Service Center # 749) solders a small piece of wire across the underside pieces of metal to ensure good contact. But be careful you don't melt the plastic !

KRK

4/1/179:43 AM

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Micah's Train DepotOGR Forum Member

keyrouteken posted:
Fastrack is bad sometimes, because the little clamps (or crimps) underneath each piece are not pressed down hard enough to make good contact. Ray (at House of Trains, Service Center # 749) solders a small piece of wire across the underside pieces of metal to ensure good contact. But be careful you don't melt the plastic !
KRK

thankyou!

4/1/1710:15 AM

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