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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to "throw this one out there" in case anybody knows a solution (if there is one!)
I have a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance and accessory decoders of the same make. When I built my present DCC layout, I re-used existing Peco PL-10 point motors on my turnouts (Peco Electrofrog). I have, as suggested in the handbook, provided power to the decoders using a 16v AC output (of an old H&M Duette). This works fine for throwing individual points, but when I attempt to set up a "route" I can't get more than two points to throw together at one time (the system will allow 8 on a route if this was possible). I know it is probably due to the current consumption of the motors so will probably have to live with it as I don't want to tear the track up and start again with different motors!
I just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience and found a way round it. It's a pity as one of the theoretical advantages of DCC control for points (route setting) seems to be unavailable to me as things stand!
Keith
Just wanted to "throw this one out there" in case anybody knows a solution (if there is one!)
I have a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance and accessory decoders of the same make. When I built my present DCC layout, I re-used existing Peco PL-10 point motors on my turnouts (Peco Electrofrog). I have, as suggested in the handbook, provided power to the decoders using a 16v AC output (of an old H&M Duette). This works fine for throwing individual points, but when I attempt to set up a "route" I can't get more than two points to throw together at one time (the system will allow 8 on a route if this was possible). I know it is probably due to the current consumption of the motors so will probably have to live with it as I don't want to tear the track up and start again with different motors!
I just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience and found a way round it. It's a pity as one of the theoretical advantages of DCC control for points (route setting) seems to be unavailable to me as things stand!
Keith