Engines stopping when points are changed

[PetersTrains]

Hello.

I have a Hornby layout (the two basic ovals, but with an added loop in the very centre) using DCC (powered by the Elite). I have recently had a problem where engines cut out if the points from the outer to the middle loops are 'thrown'. There are both Hornby Right hand Insulfrog points.

I have provided a photo of the area affected. Please note that ballasting is not an issue. This problem has only happened recently, long after ballast was laid. (Sorry for blurry photo.)

 

Thanks!

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[96RAF]

Unless you have a power bus connecting all your track pieces you should install points clips to enable the DCC signal across your whole track. I don’t see any in the picture.

 

https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/hornby-digital-electric-point-clips.html

 

Rob

[2e0dtoeric]

Ditto.

The points act as an electrical switch - the power goes where the points (er!) point!

[Chrissaf]

NOTE TO ALL.........

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Because Peter posted an image late on Friday, it was held back for moderation till this morning. Thinking his post had fallen into a black hole, Peter posted his question again (this time without the image). His question has been answered and concluded in the other duplicate thread.

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It is therefore not necessary to add further replies to this particular thread.

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The revised question in the duplicate post gave additional supplementary detail that gave a more conclusive clue to what the root cause of the fault was.

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The other duplicate question thread can be viewed here:

https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/forum/hornby-points-breaking-circuit/?p=1