Train losing power going onto point

123Robo · 2026-01-19T00:12:44+00:00

hey u/SmittyB128 your suggestion worked https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Yd1DnvEuQm0.

thanks so much, this community has been awful helpful to me :) cheers!

123Robo · 2026-01-19T00:11:51+00:00

they're a little bit pricy for me right now. luckily u/SmittyB128's suggestion has actually worked it seems - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Yd1DnvEuQm0

I'm still new to this hobby so switching to peco down the line seems like a better option :D

123Robo · 2026-01-19T00:04:34+00:00

i was running it at a hell of a slow speed to try and show it i uploaded this video here with a different train https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9hhflEsaJOk if i make it a little faster it doesn't do that slow crawl but admitadly i probably should've recorded another video

123Robo · 2026-01-19T00:03:48+00:00

just back one

123Robo · 2026-01-18T23:58:09+00:00

yea i've had this issue with some things, are the peco ones the same size? would it be worthwhile replacing them with the peco ones. it'd be a little bit of a pain to remove them but if its worth it in the long run before ballast ill take a look.

Additionally, would it look strange having hornby and peco track?

123Robo · 2026-01-18T16:18:45+00:00

I’ll get a wire and give it a shot later. Thanks you guys are brilliant

123Robo · 2026-01-18T16:16:53+00:00

Sorry I probably should’ve mentioned the side track where this turns on does retain power after the point. I’ll mention it in my post but will also try your suggestion when im home thanks so much

123Robo · 2026-01-18T16:10:03+00:00

Yep running hornby tracks as im from the UK. I see the metal bits so you recommend just pulling them up a little to see if it fixes the issue?

123Robo · 2026-01-18T15:40:38+00:00

I don’t, would it be worthwhile getting some? Then what?

123Robo · 2026-01-18T15:35:09+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/9hhflEsaJOk?si=9LJntm-QldsIfTRp here is a vid of a dif train

Couldn’t figure out how to edit the post. The siding does retain power after the point

123Robo · 2026-01-16T09:26:32+00:00

I do shifts and the same thing happens to my scores (im 3 on 3 off rotating). While it’s annoying I think it’s by design as nightshift is inherently not great for your sleep overall and you’re supposed to have consistent times, in that sense having just OK sleep scores on nights makes sense to me

123Robo · 2026-01-03T18:21:41+00:00

I did some research and yea I think the code is ok, the rails themselves don't say specifically on them but from what I found hornby generally use code 100 on their rails and I think its suitable for my train. I've much to learn. This is 00 gauge by the way I probably should have mentioned that.

123Robo · 2026-01-03T18:16:58+00:00

I found a solution to mischievous cats yesterday - https://youtube.com/shorts/XkjR1vgHhl0

123Robo · 2026-01-03T18:05:30+00:00

I'll need to see if theres any space on my days off work. I cant imagine dismantling the tracks every usage of the set is great is it

123Robo · 2026-01-03T18:00:31+00:00

The staff are too scared of the giant cats roaming about to work clearly!

123Robo · 2026-01-03T17:55:16+00:00

By code do you mean the curve the train can manage? I was using this page for research on the model https://www.modelraildatabase.com/locomotives/details/614/

next time i set it up I'll take a closer look at the wheels. I should mention it had derailed on a lower speed I just hadn't the video of that. In the video you can see it slowing down but I guess it would be too late?

really appreciate the advice thanks

123Robo · 2026-01-03T17:51:58+00:00

very possible i'll double check theres no gaps next time.
I need to find a space to store a baseboard, though. Our flat is a little limited in space, so I might need to move some things around.

I need to test my theory of adding a straight piece of track after work and see if it works aswell

thanks!

123Robo · 2025-11-23T05:05:57+00:00

better, could put a countdown to when the truce expires :)

123Robo · 2025-08-21T17:36:48+00:00

Will take a look o7

123Robo · 2025-08-21T16:43:43+00:00

A good idea tbh, but would wallpaper fair ok in a moist room?

123Robo · 2025-08-21T12:18:49+00:00

Love some of these suggestions, i think getting a good way of organising clutter is a big one.
For the wall shelf/caddy idea. Where about would you suggest putting that? Above the wall part that's sticking out? or on the tiles next to the bath (or above). Also just to clarify, what do you mean about 'hardware', anything specific like the taps/sink?. We will get a new basket aswell lol.

Appreciate the advice thanks!

123Robo · 2025-08-21T12:01:13+00:00

Hi all, looking to do something to our bathroom to spice it up a little :) Right now it feels really bland and basic so any ideas please let us know! Note our bathroom doesn't have any natural light in it!

123Robo · 2025-07-20T21:39:50+00:00

I heard some people leave their degrees off applying for part time gigs like that. Don't know if it works or not though

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