O Gauge Type UCS Remote-Control Track

Did you phase the transformers - KW common "U" to 1033 common "A"?

Yes.  They are phased.

@jcmyers posted:

Yes.  They are phased.

Where do these two wire connect to?

The wire with the red circle powers the switches and the wire with the blue circle is connected to the KW U.

I see the problem now!

There is no 14 volt fixed voltage connection on the KW.

There is red wire connected to the 14 volt connector on the KW in the picture I supplied.  That is the connection to the third wire from the left on the UCS track.

You only get 14v between C and D on a KW.

@jcmyers posted:

There is red wire connected to the 14 volt connector on the KW in the picture I supplied.  That is the connection to the third wire from the left on the UCS track.

That's the 6 volt post with the red wire.

So you are suggesting that 14 volts is not enough fixed voltage to operate the UCS track.  How many volts does it need?  Where would I connect the USC wire to the KW?

Thanks

Oh.  I see what you mean after I take another look at it.  You said there is no 14 volt connection on the KW.  Why is there a 14 volt label? 

@jcmyers posted:

So you are suggesting that 14 volts is not enough fixed voltage to operate the UCS track.  How many volts does it need?  Where would I connect the USC wire to the KW?

Thanks

14 volts is plenty, but not available. You have a choice of 6 volts, or 20 volts. There is no 14 volt fixed voltage post available for accessories using the track for a common return(U) on a KW if you are running trains with A-U & B-U.

@jcmyers posted:

Oh.  I see what you mean after I take another look at it.  You said there is no 14 volt connection on the KW.  Why is there a 14 volt label?

That 14 volts is only in reference to "C".  That circuit is fine for a set of street lamps or buildings w/ no connection to the track.

I am only running a train on the A-U.  Nothing on the B-U.  Should I attach the UCS wire to the B?  If I did that would I need to power up the B handle?

@jcmyers posted:

I am only running a train on the A-U.  Nothing on the B-U.  Should I attach the UCS wire to the B?  If I did that would I need to power up the B handle?

"B" would be ideal - then you can adjust the voltage for best operation at the lowest voltage setting.

I did connect the UCS wire to the B and gave it full power.  With the train in neutral and coupling of two cars sitting over the top the electromagnet all I get is a buzz.  Crazy.  When the train is running and I press the uncouple button the cars uncouple.  My transformer is pretty old.  I have run my train, though, using the B-U side of the transformer without a problem.

I appreciate your patience with me.

Does the UCS work under track power with all four posts wired (I noted you only have three wires attached to the UCS) from the track to the remote? If that works, why not go that route, you'll already be in neutral.....

Tony

@jcmyers posted:

...With the train in neutral and coupling of two cars sitting over the top the electromagnet all I get is a buzz...

I think I see the problem now.

ADCX Rob, the last post you provided was the last piece to the puzzle for me.  I had both couplings over the electromagnet.  When the train was in neutral and the truck over the electromagnet the uncoupling feature worked perfectly. 

Thank you all for your responses and especially ADCX Rob who helped me put the wiring and proper UCS operation puzzle together.