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Removing black stain from rails to improve DCS signal

K kj356OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

It is common to have to remove the black coating on Atlas and Gargraves and other track on the center rail for a good contact of the pickup rollers for power but also for a clear DCS signal.

 

But does this affect the rail joiners as well especially on the Atlas track? They seem to transmit the power but how well do they transmit the DCS signal??

 

 

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Jim TeepleJim TeepleOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
I run atlas track and did not have to remove the Patina from the center rail to run DCS, It eventually wore off and for a while kept re-Blackening it but got tired of that and now am content to it being shiny.

Each of my loops are comprised of 50 + ft of track, I also have a couple Amateur Radio Repeaters here and lots of RF in the area and Telephones operating near that frequency with no problems ever.

As far as the rail joiners I have no issues with them and use lots of the insulated rail joiners to trigger relays for accessories.

I am not wishing to debate what is right or wrong, Just relating my experiences for what it may be worth
Barry BroskowitzBarry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

It's not necessary to remove the blackening from Gargraves track. Just wipe off the oily clear protective coating, instead.

 

This and a whole lot more is all in "The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", now available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book from MTH's web store site! Click on the link below to go to MTH's web page for the book!

 
 
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