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Hello,

 

Recently I built a small layout using K-Line/RMT SuperSnap track (which I love).  I installed a new in the package (old stock) K-Line SuperSnap Uncoupling section to my one siding.  I followed the simple illustrated instructions: connect one wire end to the underside of the magnetic uncoupling section and run the other end to the push-button controller; run a second wire from the push-button controller to the transformer.  The issue I have is the track is not performing the uncoupling action when I push the push-button controller, but instead is acting like a transformer's direction button where it causes the train to cycle through forward-neutral-reverse functions.  I am using a new CW-80 (works as supposed to) and tried both posts of the transformer.  Can anyone explain why this is happening?

 

Thank you,

Joe

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Originally Posted by Demay:

Thanks for the reply.  It looks like that section may have been bad.  I had another section on hand and it worked just fine when I installed it.  After removing the first one, I noticed the screw washer was not installed.  Would that cause the short? 

 

Joe

The screw washer might have caused a short by not being there. I have seen this on Lionel floodlight towers at the base, one washer is an insulated one and one is metal and conducts electricity. 

 

When not sure of the cause for a short, always go back and check your wiring.

Polarity or positive and negative are very important, so make sure they are correct.

 

Lee Fritz

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