Thanks for the prompt replies!
Yes this engine has slide shoes and not rollers. Great catch without a picture. I have posted one now.
Great answers, but then again I would expect the engine to keep reversing direction if placed in the forward position. Why would it not short out then? That is why I am confused?
The wiring is correct if you look at all pictures. All the wires are color coded and are exactly the same as other posts regarding wiring of this engine.
The position of switch in original pictures was only to show the wiring being correct.
Very confusing
