Bryant Dunivan 111417 posted:There is direct power coming up from the area of B7A. Voltage up to the snake tongue. No voltage at the snake tongue ore the small strait piece at the entrance of the straight. I learned the outside rails are jumped together. I am sure I will have issues with that. I have insulators on the inside rails for a Custom Signal installation. The jumpers kind of defeat the purpose of the insulators. One forward, 2 back.
The end opposite the B7 should be getting power from B5. Else you need a jumper from the B7 end.
I don't think it's two steps back. Wouldn't the rail just before the switch work as a trigger rail for the signal just as well? B5 curve.
Move both insulation points back and just the curve.
Most do not use the actual switch rails for points of isolation or triggering. 3" before or after is better practice. You can cut the rails with a rotary tool or hobby saw to keeps things close the switch.
