Scotty73

Hi, I have installed hornby point motors (R8014) operated via a separate power supply using a switch, i am now looking to install signals to work aloalongs the points if you know what I mean, but i can't get my head around how to make this work, it can't be expensive as i am on a limited budget, can it be done if so how, any idea's greatly appreciated.

So unless i am not understanding what you guys are on about, the setup i am currently testing and tested is power supply 12v DC 3 AMP using a SPST switch (ON) OFF (ON) this all seems to be running just fine, the switch only powers the motor when i push the switch up or down, it returns to center no power. All looks good to me, this is all new to me, have never wired up anything apart from my track,

The switch i have wired in is a SPST (ON) OFF (ON) type

Thank you Chris for your advice

Hi Chris, Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated, okay so going down the route of a separate power supply, you say 19v should br okay, what about ampage? I have got a spare power supply knocking about 12v dc 3amp, will this be okay or do i need something with a bit more kick?

Hi walkingthedog, I had thought about using a separate power supply, but not sure on the output and ampage of power supply to use, and as the elite has an output of 15v DC and it works fine i thought i could just use that, save messing about, and as i said they will be switch powered and not dcc operated

Hi, I am currently in the process of wiring up my R8014 point motors, i was thinking of using the aux output on the elite to provide power, done a test wire and all works fine, know correct me if i am wrong but this should not effect the power going to the track to power my locos as it only operates the points for a split second, these will not be operated with the controller just a switch, just need the power to supply the point, if you know what i mean Thanks Dave

Hi, Yes the second unit of the pendolina is just lights and nothing else

Okay, so if going with a module, how does that work and how easy are they to set up and include in my dcc layout, and more to the point where can you buy them?

Hi, Thanks for the advice RAF96, i do like the idea of using the sapphire decoder keeps it all simple ish, now for my second question, i have a pendolina that is chipped using 2 hornby R8249 decoders, can i put a sapphire chip in the main car and keep the R8249 in the dummy car?

Hi, I am currently in the process of designing a end to end layout and just wondering if it is possible to program the loco to run automatically, like a program mode that records the movement so it can be played back allowing me to look after the shutting yard, i have the hornby elite controller, not sure if this is going to be possible, unfortunately i dont have enough room to put loops in.