p51 posted:Odd. The one turnout with the #5 in the photo two posts ago, the point rails are sometimes popping out of the connectors that hold them to the turnout after a couple of quick clicks with the blue point. It just started so I'm thinking that maybe the connectors have slid back a little but I'm not sure. Of course this started happening right after I did ballast work, so removing it would be a royal pain as everything is soldered together (and besides, it's not exactly broken as such).
Anyone have an idea how to fix that? Would sliding those connectors just a little bit toward the end points likely fix this?
P51,
I've encountered the same problem - after ballasting just like you... I was able to use a small screw driver to move the connectors (rail joiners) back into the proper position. I now check all new ME turnouts to make sure they are in proper position before installing. ME turnouts sure require a lot of effort to "get right" but work fine afterwards. Mine get a lot of use...