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36621 Milk Car and 6-12054 Fastrack

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36621 Milk Car and 6-12054 Fastrack
Posted by Tonytdm on Sunday, January 3, 2016 11:49 AM

Hi All, I switched from 027 tube track to Fastrack. My 36621 Milk car worked great, but not with Fastrack #6-12054. The uncouple works fine but the unload just buzzes from the track. The pickup shoes have contact and continuity, i have used up to 20 volts and still just a buzz.

I have seen posts that there is not much that can be done, is this true??  
 
Thanks for any replies in advance!
Tony

 

KRM
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Posted by KRM on Sunday, January 3, 2016 6:47 PM

Tonytdm,,,,Welcome

I am still using O27 track and can't answer but hang in there someone will chime in with some help. Great bunch here. Hope they can help you out.

Anything else change other than track and the operating section?????

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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL. Whistling

 

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Sunday, January 3, 2016 7:09 PM

The controller wiring is very tiny and probably isn't providing the current needed to actuate the car. Also, the new controllers, while looking like the old original 1938 style RCS versions, are not nearly as robust.

Rob

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Posted by Tonytdm on Sunday, January 3, 2016 7:42 PM

Everything else is the same. Thanks!!

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Posted by Tonytdm on Sunday, January 3, 2016 7:43 PM

Thanks Rob!

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Posted by BigAl 956 on Monday, January 4, 2016 8:58 AM

If the car worked fine on the old track and does not on the new there is a wiring or power issue. What i woud do is apply power directly to the cars shoes and see if it operates. at 20v accross the shoes the milkman should go into hyperdrive.

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