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KISS = Keep it simple stupid. I used to get so frusterated at some of the older units with electro pick up on one truck. Not anymore. All units are required to have flywheels, wheels pickup and deliver electricty and that the tender contributes as well. This is best practice on my collection. I also MU switchers so if one should hesitate on a frog the other will "kick" it thru. I prefer metal frogs and will run a wire to them. However I do have a few plastic frogs infecting my system and I try to keep em out of really critical track such as a short stub track where speed damage may occur. I have a feeling that someday the entire train will contribute to electical pickup. I dont know how or when, but with the advent of mooing and squealing cattle and hog cars; one can jerk the throttle too much and produce a sudden burst of protest. (A bit of fantasy but is it possible?) Good Luck As always, clean track, clean wheels. Too much oil collects dirt. Lee
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