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THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:23:55 GMT -5 NickelPlate, Sandy, and 2 more like this

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Apr 26, 2018 7:23:26 GMT -5 frankenstein said:

I'm still fighting the relay Gremlins on my signal Bridge installation unfortunately.
I replaced the control relay on the branch line and it's working just fine now, but after it was fixed I started having trouble with the auxiliary relays on the mainline crossover section which had been working perfectly.

I ran jumper wires to the switch control feeds thinking that I had a low power situation, but that has not proven to be correct. I'm going to have to dig into it this evening and get this fixed so we can get trains rolling again. The Basement Central has been down for about 3 or 4 days now, and that has never happened before!
The revenue losses will drive us into bankruptcy for sure.

A bankrupt railroad? The ears of the JNXT/BRTX Acquisition Division just perked up

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Apr 26, 2018 8:04:58 GMT -5 rbturner said:

Have you ever used or considered latching relays Frankie?

I think I have overloaded the push button switch controller since its handling 2 switch machines and 2 relays for a total of 4 coils.
I think the answer may be to use a control relay from the button to actuate the other 4.

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THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:39:37 GMT -5 JNXT 7707, NickelPlate, and 2 more like this

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Apr 26, 2018 7:23:26 GMT -5 frankenstein said:

The revenue losses will drive us into bankruptcy for sure.

The Jade Fog Transportation Co. is ready with a minimal amount of cash and change in hand for the BC&E firesale of rolling stock, at such a time when bankruptcy lawyers are pulling things apart with tiny crowbars.

Always willing to lend a hand, Frankie.

The BRTX stands to get a wheelset or a brake wheel, maybe even an air tank or two from the JFXC's purchase.

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JNXT 7707 Abraham Lincoln All-Seeing, All-Knowing Sage of the Southwest Posts: 21,808 Member is Online	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:41:22 GMT -5 Sandy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JNXT 7707 on Apr 26, 2018 8:41:22 GMT -5 Good to know you have friends in time of need, isn't it Frankie?
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The Jade Fog, formerly: Dave Royal Blue Posts: 11,205	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:43:49 GMT -5 Sandy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Jade Fog, formerly: Dave on Apr 26, 2018 8:43:49 GMT -5 Jerry, we are putting our worst feet forward in this matter aren't we?
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TK Dave Champion Tyco Depot Founder Posts: 13,273	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:49:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TK Dave on Apr 26, 2018 8:49:27 GMT -5 Franky, how many amps, roughly, are those coils drawing?
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TK Dave Champion Tyco Depot Founder Posts: 13,273	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:51:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TK Dave on Apr 26, 2018 8:51:15 GMT -5 ... and are you using AC or DC?
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rbturner Abraham Lincoln Acts 2:38 Posts: 20,689	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:53:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbturner on Apr 26, 2018 8:53:07 GMT -5 I was wondering that too. I would think those little buttons could handle 5 amps for the split second they have to be held. I also wouldn't think those Atlas solenoids would take too much to throw.
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JNXT 7707 Abraham Lincoln All-Seeing, All-Knowing Sage of the Southwest Posts: 21,808 Member is Online	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 8:54:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JNXT 7707 on Apr 26, 2018 8:54:20 GMT -5 Apr 26, 2018 8:43:49 GMT -5 The Jade Fog, formerly: Dave said: Jerry, we are putting our worst feet forward in this matter aren't we? Just trying to find the silver lining JF!
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Well, uh, the "Plywood Mess RR" located in Ohio stands ready to infuse cash in to our neighboring RR in Brazil Indiana.

The PMRR has always fully appreciated the cooperation of the BCERR and the Moose Jaws division.

The management for the Indiana RR is top notch. We have complete confidence in their total recovery.

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You boys are nothing if not helpful!

RB & TK: I haven't checked the amp draw, but like Randy says it should be minimal. I am running them on AC, and even when connected to the Powermaster the action is feeble.
My next step is to replace the push button before anything else. I'm suspect of it.

rbturner Abraham Lincoln Acts 2:38 Posts: 20,689	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 9:05:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbturner on Apr 26, 2018 9:05:42 GMT -5 I may have a couple of new ones that I can throw in your box pal.
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Apr 26, 2018 9:05:42 GMT -5 rbturner said:

I may have a couple of new ones that I can throw in your box pal.

Keep your head down Randy, the Vultures are circling.

I have a good supply of new spares, so I'm good for now.
I should (hopefully) get to the bottom of it this evening.

Now I've got to get busy hiring guards and throwing camoflauge netting over the diesels.

rbturner Abraham Lincoln Acts 2:38 Posts: 20,689	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 9:15:29 GMT -5 Sandy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rbturner on Apr 26, 2018 9:15:29 GMT -5 My guys have already loaded up the crewcab with supplies and are enroute.
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JNXT 7707 Abraham Lincoln All-Seeing, All-Knowing Sage of the Southwest Posts: 21,808 Member is Online	THE BC&E Apr 26, 2018 9:17:24 GMT -5 Sandy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JNXT 7707 on Apr 26, 2018 9:17:24 GMT -5 There's a handcar with an accountant headed up the BRTX mainline right now!
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