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Thanks I read your mind I'm reading about it now. After I do some reading and playing around start another thread to get a better idea before I go crazy addressing problems. Thanks again Originally Posted by rtr12:
Originally Posted by WalkSoft:

I have about 300 yards of Atlas track only two problems so far cleaning. I now have that figured out. Having problems with my Atlas switches now though. I'm thinking that it revolves around power though.

You should post a new thread about the problems you are having. There are a lot of folks here with a good knowledge of Atlas switches and their operation. Also try a search on Atlas switches or 6924 boards. I asked about the 6924's a while back and got a lot of info about switch wiring, power to the switch rails, diverting rails etc. You may not need the 6924 boards, but a lot of other good info is there too. There's a lot of good info and very knowledgeable folks around here on Atlas stuff, and a lot of other stuff too. If I could just remember half the info and tips I read around here, I'd be a model railroad expert! (Poor memory leaves me way off the mark on that idea though.)  

 

I run trains daily, operator error is the key issue. The curse usually runs in threes...

If I start breaking stuff for the third time I turn off the lights and go to bed.

The next day everything is fine.

 

But in all seriousness on this issue, there are rules of thumb to follow for a reliable layout:

1) Keep it simple stupid ( yes stupid here challenges this rule all the time)

2) After any track work, run the largest and smallest locomotive over the entire route and eliminate any problems, eliminate variation!

3) Robust feeders and wiring

4) Cut the power to trains sitting on siding and yards

5) Use TVS and fast acting circuit breakers to cut power and a remote key fob.

6) Use track and switches that work with your products

7) And last but not "lease"... run, run, RUN your trains.

 

Oh and the most important one of all, when you host visitors, run the trains and operate the two night before....and don't change anything if it works.

 

 

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