Mattstrains Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hello. I have recently built a layout with Hornby oo gauge track. It has 2 main line running loops with sidings on both the outside and insde of the layout. powered by 2 standard hornby controllers. I have recently added hornby r614/5 crossovers to cross the main running lines. when I swith the the standard l/rh point to enter the the sidings, trains on both main lines stop or go at a slow crawl. I have so far figured that 1 controler runs both trains then with no speed control even though they are on 2 seperate running lines. Can anyone suggest how I can prevent this so I can run 1 hst at full speed and cross a local int the station or siding ? Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Seems like you've created a short circuit somewhere. Can you post a photo or diagram on Photobucket and put the link on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattstrains Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 poliss said: Seems like you've created a short circuit somewhere. Can you post a photo or diagram on Photobucket and put the link on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattstrains Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 I don't have any diagrams but I have 10 general photos that show the general overview. How can I up load them on to here though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 No photo facility here. You have to post to Photobucket and post the link here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mattstrains Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 I hope these photos may give a clue to my problem. Thanks Matt http://s1355.beta.photobucket.com/user/mattytrains/library/?view=media#/user/mattytrains/library/?http%3A//s1355.beta.photobucket.com/user/mattytrains/library/?&_suid=13562875133590246089278045941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 OK. From looking at those pics I would guess that when you added the diamond crossings that both controllers are being electrically connected through the track. Depending on which direction the controllers are set at the time there will be a short circuit. You need to add insulated rail joiners between the points and the diamond crossing in pic 2, near the chimney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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