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point problem

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 8:39 pm
by bobclifford1953
hi guys i getting on well with the rewire on my layout upgrading the bus and droppers but i am having a problem with two points they will throw only one way i have tried a new switch and the result is the same they are peco side mounted motors when i try them on any other point wires the motors work normally any help with this problem will be most welcome as its got me stumped regards bob :!: :!: :!:

Re: point problem

Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 9:18 pm
by brian1951
Check your wiring Bob, Peco use Red and Black for left and right and Green for the return unlike Hornby. See diagram here. https://www.brian-lambert.co.uk/Electrical_Page_2.html scroll down to Peco point motor.

Re: point problem

Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 8:07 pm
by bobclifford1953
hi brian i have replaced the wiring on these problem points and they now work well good job it happened while i am rewiring for dcc cos of the position of the points it would have been a bit of a job to do thanks for your help with this problem best regards bob :) :) :)