That's definitely a more complete answer so thank you. I have the 2-6-2 2026 and an older 2-4-2 #666 with a shoe also. Run great but this one switch sits just low enough I guess to lose contact going through.
I tried getting a running start, which is fun but doesn't work. When it gets to the other side it's in neutral. It is a good time but not very prototypical.