power supply, boost up my power?

[Anonymous]

my engine runs little slow because of my layout, do u think if i got a more powerfull power control, it would run faster?

[nfmisso]

Do you have a 12 guage power bus, with 18-20 guage feeders every 3 feet ?

A power pack will not have a whole lot of difference unless you have adequate current carrying capacity between the power pack and the rails.

[Jacktal]

I just read your two posts and I tend to believe that your trackwork lacks power feeders.Adding power feeders every three feet or so may take care of your problem.Generally,most powerpacks will handle one single loco with power to spare,unless defective.

You may also have too small wiring from your powerpack to the trackwork,or faulty connections or rail joints(solder all joints).To check this,you'd have to take readings(voltmeter),first at the PP than at different spots on your trackwork while your engine is running,to find any voltage dropping area.Small drops(no more than a half volt) could be acceptable and should not hurt the running of your equipment.

If your PP gives you the stated voltage and the power dissipates in your trackwork,there's no way a bigger PP will cure the problem.If these testsdon't reveal anything,try another loco...may be it is your problem.

[Anonymous]

how do i Add power feeders?

[Anonymous]

Well one way is to use wired rail joiners and then solder them to the track.

Another is to drill a small hole where you want the wire to come up next to the track through your benchwork and just solder a small solid copper wire to the rail dierctly.

Either way is acceptable, however thewired rail joiners dont absolutely have to be soldered to the track if you arent up to the task with you soldering skills.

Just make sure your rail joiners are tight on the rail and it will work but you do increase the risk of having a faulty connection by not soldering.

[Anonymous]

WOW THANK U SOO MUCH LOL, me and my friend went to the store and got it all today and did it wow WORKS GREAT. ty ty ty[:D]