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Athearn Challengers causing DCC to short when going over turnouts

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  • From: Dearborn Station
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Posted by richhotrain on Saturday, July 27, 2024 4:57 PM

IbanezGuiness

One thing however that I didn't think about earlier is that the rear drivers are missing the traction tires, they were dried out and falling apart so I just removed them. The gap left without the traction tires is wide enough that a rail will fit inside it. I wonder if that could be the cause of my problems???

You called it back on June 4th.

Rich

Alton Junction

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  • From: Dearborn Station
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Posted by richhotrain on Saturday, July 27, 2024 5:03 PM

IbanezGuiness

So it looks like I just need to replace these traction tires. I will probaby start a new thread with help on where to get them and how to do it. 

Good call. Yes
 
Rich

Alton Junction

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