Reply to "mth o gauge dash 8 running over atlas switches"

I too am experiencing Atlas switch problems and would appreciate some feedback.

I am using a O-45 switch in a crossover. It is powered from a feed about 8 feet away. I have tested electrical continuity through the switch with a home-made battery/light arrangement which tests out fine on any other part of the layout. I have tested three locos through the switch: Lionel GP-7, Lionel HF15-44, Lionel Docksider. I'm running all conventional. All locos stop in exactly the same place right in the middle of the switch. I have tested that the track is level.

Electrical continuity shows OK on my tester either side of the switch, but locos won't run on the far side of the switch from the power feed.

I've tried replacing the switch but get the same result.

I can obviously cure this by adding a second feed on the opposite side of the switch from the one that's there now but I want to solve the problem.

Any ideas please?

11/28/225:10 PM

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