Sir Robbins
Well-Known Member
I am having an electrical issue with a certain turnout. Before anyone says it, I have swapped out the turnout 3 times and still the issue persists so I know it's not the culprit. I have feeder wire at the base of the turnout but none on either side. I created this illustration to help give someone with better knowledge an understanding. I am shorting out when the loco comes towards the feeder area from the straight section of the turnout. When coming from the actual turnout area to the feeder, nothing happens. Going away from the feeder both directions, nothing happens. It only shorts coming down the main towards the feeder.
Any ideas? Add feeder wire to the other side of the turnout? Is the feeder too close to the turnout?
Any ideas? Add feeder wire to the other side of the turnout? Is the feeder too close to the turnout?