Nick-376669

I have a R410 turntable that is now DCC enabled. To connect it to my track layout do I achieve this using a point decoder R8247 or not?

Looking at the recent Hornby Catalogue edition 14 and in particular the large track layout 12/14 which can either be analogue or DCC enabled, if I chose the DCC option with a Select controller, are there any Hornby suggested wiring diagrams that show the position of power tracks, point decoders etc?

Many thanks. I'm pretty sure it is the track that is short circuiting. Can I just be clear, as I remove a set points to check if they are shorting, do I have replace them temporarily with a piece of straight track to maintain continuity of the circuit? Then if that set of points is not shorting, take out the piece of straight track, replace the points and carry on moving round the circuit as you recommend? Finally, if I find that the cause is a set(s) of dud points, is there any obligation on the seller (Jadlam) to replace them free of charge? Nick

I have built a track layout using an old format guide, R8011 and decided to go down the DCC route. For all the points (10 of them) I have used the surface mounted digital power motor (R8243) and connected them to 3 accessory decoders (R8247) and they, using the supplied clips are fitted to the track (though not connected as yet). To each set of points I have inserted a spring clip as advised. When I connect up the SELECT controller to the control track (R8241) and then to the mains there is no digital display readout on the controller, there is a just a constant sequence of flashing red and green lights from some of the buttons. I have added an additional power adaptor (P9300) and when this is connected to the controller it displays 'EO' in the display which I believe signifies a short circuit. None of the accessory decoders have been connected to the track, I was only going to do this, decoder by decoder, when the SELECT controller is fully functioning. So the questions I have are: does it matter where the control track is placed in the circuit; should I be using more than one control track (presuming an additional one would also be connected to the same SELECT controller; how do I determine where the short circuit in the layout. Nick