Reply to "Lionel Command R27 switches"

I sent back my switch to Lionel also.  I bought another R27 command switch from Nicholas Smith so I could fill the gap in my layout while I am waiting from Lionel to try to fix the first one.  Switch arrived today and when I checked the continuity of the rails this one has 2 dead rails.  Took the bottom off and I can again see at least one failed spot weld.  Would suggest those who have these switches check for continuity problems.  You might not notice there is a problem if the switch is in a layout position where it can receive power from all ends of the switch, like in a passing siding.  When two problem switches are connected or the problem switch goes to a dead end spur, the lack of continuity is observed.