Thanks guys, will check these suggestions tomorrow. The loco definitely has the decider installed, I just double checked I had fitted it correctly. Also, I’m not using power clips as the controller is connected directly to the main bus wire.
Ok so its firmware 1.5, running the 1 amp transformer. If I turn the Select on without a loco on the track it doesn’t seem to show an OL fault. Excuse my ignorance, but what does the zero loco function do?
Hi All So I've just finished wiring a bus wire to my 6x4 layout and a brand new Hornby Select controller. There seems to be some issues... Once the controller is hooked up and I place the loco on the rails it immediately starts trying to run with no application of the power via the rotary control. This then leads to an OL error. I reset the controller and still have the same issue. Following this with the loco on the track it will run ok, until it reaches a certain turnout where it always derails and then the Select displays OL again. Can anyone offer any suggestions please?
Thanks all. Another novice question- when running a T Bus similar to the diagram above by Chrissaf what is the best way to connect the controller wires to the bus wires (without soldering)?
Thanks everyone. As the layout has 2 main ovals and some smaller off shoots, what is the best way to wire the bus? Do I individual buses on each of the main ovals and them have the smaller areas feed into those? Also, should the bus be a continuous loop?
Hi All I’m in the process of starting a layout using the Hornby track extension packs under guidance from the very helpful document by Chrissaf. I’m going to use DCC, my question is will a bus wire be necessary for this (layout is the standard track extension packs A to F setup)? Thanks in advance.
Hi All Is there a relatively easy way to replace track sections (actually points) on an existing layout without damaging things? I think it’s easy enough to remove a section using a dremel cut off wheel, however how do you install a new piece with fishplates in the way? Thanks in advance.
Thanks everyone. Your guide is very useful Chrisaaf. Regarding the wiring, you suggest the use of a link wire (figure 10 in the guide). Is it a better option to solder the link wire to the track in this location? Also, am I correct In saying the track layout is the same for all extension packs regardless of whether DC or DCC is used? I have used insulated fish plates in the location shown in figure 16 (as the plan was originally to go DC with 2 controllers) will this effect anything if I decide to go DCC?
Hi, I'm a complete newbie and just starting out with a DC layout for my son. I have all the Hornby track extensions A through F laid and just have some questions about power. Everything runs ok but the train does get a bit slow/staggers in a couple of areas. I'm using a basic R8250 controller. Is it likely the controller is not powerful enough for this layout? I've also read about bus wires, Is it likely that i will need these?