Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
I have some old NJ TWINCOIL switch machines. Each has 3 terminals. Anyone know how these are wired. They are NOTR color coded. Also have a P{enn Loco 2-8-2 w/attached and wired (opne wire) tender. Engine does work (off the layout). When tender and engine or placed on the track together-they short out and will not run.
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felliott
by conrail71
Hey,
If the engine utilizes the tender for electrical pick-up, make sure that all of the insulated wheels are on the same side. This would have to be the opposite side as the insulated wheels on the locomotive itself. I have run into this problem quite often with Bowser and old Mantua engines.
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