RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 30, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 So Mullard decides it has no pric# to mess it up. So what's up then I arsks meself? Back on the test runs around the layout it goes and seems OK. Then I see what happens at one particular facing crossover (with two DCC 80s attached to the points). A drop in Amps from 0.57 to 0.45 as it hits the main line point (why?) and then a leap to 1.6 Amps on leaving the point (why?). When it took the crossover from point to point into the station platform loop, it worked OK with little change in Ampage. I shall try another loco over the same routes in a while. At other places with similar cross overs/DCC 80s working there is no problem The mystery continues as I have not changed this particular cross over in any way since the mains and loops were laid. Hey ho. The new Maunsell Restaurant First is superbio and looks the dog's bo##ocks in one of the big expresses. Such fun. Ar$£ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2018 Are you using the point blades for electrical contact - could they (or the main rails) be 'dirty' ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 30, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 Uh-oh, it's started... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125014-seaton-junction-station-buildings/?p=3249198 quions.png Ummmmm. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 30, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 Are you using the point blades for electrical contact - could they (or the main rails) be 'dirty' ? Thanks Stu. Points are 'modified' as per Peco advice so this should not be the problem, however i shall give them a wash and brush up as I suspect dust from roofing work may be present if not visible. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thanks Stu. Points are 'modified' as per Peco advice so this should not be the problem, however i shall give them a wash and brush up as I suspect dust from roofing work may be present if not visible. P I think you may well get better running qualities by modifying the points as per Stu's suggestion, its always been the first thing I've done straight out of the box when I used them. Very rare to get a problem when the rails are bonded and the links are cut underneath. Hope all works better when they're done matey. G p.s. nice weather fer ducks eh ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 So Mullard decides it has no pric# to mess it up. So what's up then I arsks meself? Back on the test runs around the layout it goes and seems OK. Then I see what happens at one particular facing crossover (with two DCC 80s attached to the points). A drop in Amps from 0.57 to 0.45 as it hits the main line point (why?) and then a leap to 1.6 Amps on leaving the point (why?). When it took the crossover from point to point into the station platform loop, it worked OK with little change in Ampage. I shall try another loco over the same routes in a while. At other places with similar cross overs/DCC 80s working there is no problem The mystery continues as I have not changed this particular cross over in any way since the mains and loops were laid. Hey ho. The new Maunsell Restaurant First is superbio and looks the dog's bo##ocks in one of the big expresses. Such fun. Ar$£ Dear Mr Duck Are these the same points that were playing up when I came to play? Are your point motors still sitting on the floor plan of the station building? If the answer is yes to both these questions may I make a suggestion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Just send it to this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTzNJMd19A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) Dear Mr Duck Are these the same points that were playing up when I came to play? Are your point motors still sitting on the floor plan of the station building? If the answer is yes to both these questions may I make a suggestion? The suggestion is .........................why not come to middle of nowhere Lincolnshire and see what a mess I can make of driving toy trains. In fact you can join in the fun with Dodgy Control, none of that extra C malarkey here. No ladders to climb, and no roof struts to bang your head on. This offer is also open to you other regular trouble makers on Phil's thread. Edited July 30, 2018 by Clive Mortimore 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 30, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 I think you may well get better running qualities by modifying the points as per Stu's suggestion, its always been the first thing I've done straight out of the box when I used them. Very rare to get a problem when the rails are bonded and the links are cut underneath. Hope all works better when they're done matey. G p.s. nice weather fer ducks eh ! That is wot I have dunded with them and it were me wot mentioned it my dear heart. I love a bit of bondage pointwork. They is not the same ones and now they are menderated. I unplugged the main line DCC80 and lo, no problems. WTF that was all about I dunno. Even Mullard works like a smooth thing. I am, for a change, pleased as a pleased thing on a very pleasing day. The point motors (nice, shiny blue Cobalts) are still decorating the mess around Stu's bit of ply. Not fitting they yet mmy luvvers. I fancy a day out in Lincs; thank you Morty. Do I need a Passport? Phart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2018 I happen to have the other piece of ply on my extensive work bench ( lap tray) at this very moment... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 That is wot I have dunded with them and it were me wot mentioned it my dear heart. I love a bit of bondage pointwork. They is not the same ones and now they are menderated. I unplugged the main line DCC80 and lo, no problems. WTF that was all about I dunno. Even Mullard works like a smooth thing. I am, for a change, pleased as a pleased thing on a very pleasing day. The point motors (nice, shiny blue Cobalts) are still decorating the mess around Stu's bit of ply. Not fitting they yet mmy luvvers. I fancy a day out in Lincs; thank you Morty. Do I need a Passport? Phart Hi Phil No passport needed if you sneak in the back way around Gainsborough. I am not going anywhere so you are welcomed any day. Glad to here the steam version of the HST is feeling better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2018 Gainsborough? That's almost in Scotland!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Gainsborough? That's almost in Scotland!! Thought he was a painter bloke . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thought he was a painter bloke . I thought it was 60086. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) Hi Phil No passport needed if you sneak in the back way around Gainsborough. I am not going anywhere so you are welcomed any day. Glad to here the steam version of the HST is feeling better. Not entirely sure that Mr Gainsborough would be happy with someone sneaking around his back way, especially when he was painting a toff or two. Rob Edited July 30, 2018 by NHY 581 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 The suggestion is .........................why not come to middle of nowhere Lincolnshire and see what a mess I can make of driving toy trains. In fact you can join in the fun with Dodgy Control, none of that extra C malarkey here. No ladders to climb, and no roof struts to bang your head on. This offer is also open to you other regular trouble makers on Phil's thread. Only if you play some decent music... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2018 Gainsborough? That's almost in Scotland!! I suppose from where you are it could look that way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 It's north of Taunton, so that's bad news for a start! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 It's north of Taunton, so that's bad news for a start! Cullumpton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Bless you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 I suppose from where you are it could look that way. It can't be much further north for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Only if you play some decent music... Decent Music? Does that mean where the orchestra keeps it's clothes on? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2018 Only if you play some decent music... Hi John When entertaining guest I am polite enough to not have the TV blaring away or my music playing. Unless during the conversation we start to discuss music and then I will play what we have been discussing. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hi John When entertaining guest I am polite enough to not have the TV blaring away or my music playing. Unless during the conversation we start to discuss music and then I will play what we have been discussing. Visitors - You have been warned..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) Hornby Schools pickup issues: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/136171-Hornby-schools-pickup-issue/ If you ask me it's 'cos it's the summer holidays... Edited July 31, 2018 by Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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