Is it possible to use the postwar controller, 456-100, on the newer version 6-14005 coal ramp which comes with a 456c controller?
If possible, could someone send me a diagram on how it is wired?
Thanks,
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Loads ( pun intended ) of info on the net. I doubt there's any difference between the PW and modern versions ( I have both ). Common is simply supplied by the connected track. The controller supplies hot leads where needed, to the coil coupler bumper and 2 magnets to unload and uncouple the train
Bruce
Bruce, thanks for the reply and diagram! Where my confusion starts is that postwar controller has 3 wires and then 1 power wire and the newer version has 5 wires and both a power and ground wire coming out from the controller.
With this in mind, are you saying the 3 wires should be attached for the coil coupler bumper and the 2 magnets and the hot to the power supply and not use the other two spring clips on the bottom of the ramp?
Thanks,
Stuck my foot in it again, Gene. I opened up my 14005 to get a look at the different controller. Since there is no detailed schematic I just opened up the controller. A,B,and C correspond with the white, red and green wires on the 456C, so the three wires from the 456-100 should attach to A,B and C on the ramp. Simply attach the 3 wires one at a time to test whether they correspond to the correct operation.
Connector D with the yellow wire on the ramp is hot unswitched ( probably feeds constant power to the modern ramp lamp ) and E is common, extra assurance the ramp circuit is complete.
Hope that helps some
Bruce
Thanks Bruce, you have been a great help!!
