layoutnovice

Hi All I have a DC layout and I'm thinking of adding smoke to a couple of my Locos ( Class 5 and a Duchess ) both models are from the late 70's early 80's which I obtained second hand. My question is how do I wire them up to the locos which are both tender driven, the Duchess has a bulb in the front so I suppose it would be possible to solder to the light connections (removing the bulb), the Class 5 has no such connections. Anyone any ideas Mick

Hi All Thanks for the replies I know my controller is quite old, I bought it second hand, Its a dual Tasma 2.5 amp output, I'm new to modelling so don't know of the model, you change the direction by turning the knob to off and then a little further this then switched the switch, underneath there is a small ' vane ' which broke off on both of them, other to that happening it worked very well and was very happy with it, I'm not considering changing to DCC, I might buy a couple of pots, ( if they are cheap enough ) since my last post I have looked closer at them and they are 10 oms if not I think I will consider a new controller. Mick

Hi There I have a dual controller for my analogue layout, but it as became a little faulty, both controls work but very erratically, I've tried cleaning them with WD40 but to no avail. I was thinking of replacing the potentiometers, which are easy enough to do but don't know which ones I would need, there seems to be a big variety on the web or whether it would be better just to buy a new controller, anyone any ideas Mick

Thanks Guys for the input.. I was having a senior moment... lol..the light bulb scenario put it into context for me.. I've solved it by using one insulated joiner on one side of the track and a normal metal joiner on the other this seems to have fixed the problem.. just hope i've done right Mick

Hi there Can anyone help.. I have a twin track layout which I control separately.. going from one track to the other I use insulated rail joiners to separate the two. I'm having a problem running my tender driven locos over the join, even with both controllers being set correctly ( same speed, direction ) they stall at low speed, going at a moderate speed momentum takes them over with no problem, my 0-6-0 locos go over the join very smoothly... am I having a senior moment but I cant understand why the loco cant pick up power from one controller and the lender from the other.. the wheels are clean and run extremely well. Anyone any thoughts Mick