Stay alives - detailed advice please

[Walkingthedog]

A bit like this.

[ajcooper4]

The idea of extra pick ups in an auto coach (which is what the 14xx will be pulling) seems a good solution. I am happy for the 14xx and the autocoach to be permanently coupled so no issues there.

In principle I get it - but the detail I will need some help with. Does anyone have any detailed plans/diagrams that will help me with this please?

Thank you.

[Maz066]

I have a DJ 14XX. I have no trouble with pickups and have no stay alive. Other locos in my stable are a lot more troublesome but the DJ is a vast improvement on the airfix/dapol/Hornsby 14XX

[Walkingthedog]

My DJ 14XX has no trouble on points and diamond crossings even when extra slow in the sidings.

[ajcooper4]

This is where my confusion creeps in. The track is well laid, perfectly level, well joined and plenty of droppers. I am using live frogs which have all the necessary additional adjustments and solderings. The track has been thoroughly cleaned using IPA.

So, how come, sometimes, I still get some stuttering and stalling? Not a lot, just a little. With the stay alive fitted to my J15 I have no problems whatsoever.