Is the locomotive speed controlled by varying the track voltage?
No, the track voltage is constant and the loco speed is controlled by the decoder inside. The decoder varies the amount of power provided to the motor to control the loco’s speed. The voltage provided by your transformer to the system may vary based on the power needs of the scale you are operating. This constant track voltage gives the added benefit of constant loco lighting, too!
Related Questions
- The standard implies that the track voltage can range from +/- 7 to +/- 20 volts. Is this how speed and direction are controlled?
- Do you need different types of track for line voltage and low voltage track fixtures in the LT, HT or JT style?
- Can all 6 cars or only cars ID 1 -4 be controlled via Wireless speed controlle?
