Yeah, something got lost in translation, so to speak. That’s why, even though I use MRC power packs to control my switch machines and control panels, I mentioned that “something different seems to be going on here” in reference to the comment that “For them I have Walthers switch machines with built-in decoders”. Kind of a confusing thread.
Rich
Now you’ve got me. I checked and I don’t have any of it left, so I don’t remember the size. What I did at the time was I removed the wire from one of the switch machines and took it to the hobby shop. I matched it up as best I could by buying several thicknesses of wires.
Thankfully, the holes on the switch machines are easy to get even thicker wire through.
Don,
I’m in the same boat. I have a DCS210+, set up a walthers switch with the power distribution unit, did the “DCC learning mode”, switch moves upon learning the address, remove the jumper and then thrown or close command do nothing.
Did you find the solution to this issue. I’m also powered from the track bus as I am just testing this new Walther system for now to see if I go ahead with this system or keep going with DS74.
For those with same issue, I just found out the solution right after posting my reply, I found a video that said the following: Even though Walthers instructions says to issue a “thrown” command to learn the DCC address, you actually have to issue a “close” command.
Thanks for the information. I had given up and was going to just use push button controls with a separate power supply. The only reason I wanted to do it via DCC was so I could control both crossovers from one side of the layout, so I could move a train from the outer to inner loop and vice versa. I am currently out of town and won’t be back to the layout for almost 4 weeks. I’ll give that a try when I get home. I may still do it the old-fashioned way, but this is encouraging. Thanks again.