Matt, I see what you are saying. I'm trying to avoid pulling switches and approach tracks to rewire & really don't want to add surface wiring - 25+ switches with roadbed & landscaping is not a very pleasant thought to run one locomotive. I have numerous locomotives that work flawlessly on the layout, but really don't want to loose this one, it's a real good looker. Now only to get it to work pulling a GGD articulated consist. Those are some nice coaches.
I think Johns suggestion to circumvent the 3/2 rail switch in the tender is a winner.