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A solenoid used for throwing the points on a turnout requires a very short pulse of high amperage. The Bachmann E-Z DCC system is only 1 amp. Not enough "Umph" to throw the switch reliably. That may also cause the trains to hesitate briefly when you throw the turnout. I recommend using a seperate power supply, at least 18 gauge wire and a [url="http://home.cogeco.ca/~rpaisley4/CDPSU.html"]capacitor discharge[/url] circuit , (prevents burning out the solenoid) to throw the turnouts. To take power from the main bus, you will need a [url="http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/ez/ez4.php#dccboosters"]5 amp booster[/url] to insure reliable operation of the turnouts when you connect stationary decoders to the main bus for power.
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