I have a shinohara code 70 #6 3 way switch or turnout I am trying to convert to DCC friendly.
Is there any one that can assist me to complete this task, would appreciate some instructions and diagrams
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which Cab Forward should I purchase I like the detail and the LOK sound of the Intermountain but is the MTH more robut on layouts with Radius of 26 inch
Has anyonr had experience with either or both Locomotives
Check out this website:
www.wiringfordcc.com
It has a load of information on this and related subjects. I hope that this is helpful.
(For the immediate matter at hand, go to the topic "Turnouts" at the top of the home page.)
willojl@hotmail.comI have a shinohara code 70 #6 3 way switch or turnout I am trying to convert to DCC friendly. Is there any one that can assist me to complete this task, would appreciate some instructions and diagrams
Before launching into major surgery:
Does/did the turnout work well with DC power? Assuming the answer is yes, do you have the information or know how to wire it for DC?
Install the turnout as if on a DC layout. The only difference will be an increased likelihood of momentary short circuits as a train passes through. Some folks have no problems, some will find regular short circuits with particular Shinohara turnouts ( as high as about 30% of turnouts giving problems). Believe it or not, these momentary short circuits were happening in DC - they just didn't trip the circuit breaker.
If you are having a disturbing number of short circuits when the train passes through, then read the links provided in the other post about modifying the turnout. Discover which parts of the turnout are causing the shorts, and only modify that area. I personally would be hesitant to modify an expensive 3 way turnout without good reason.
my thoughts, your choices
Fred W