I believe the pins are correct. Although it shows missing a metal one, it is on the mated track. The plastic pins are white and black. Here is a pic of the turnout.
My dad had a great suggestion. He said, "Don't cha have another whistle car?" He's a retired cop from NY. This is his old Lionel set.
We ran the second tender on the track and no problems! There might be a wiring issue in the first tender.
