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Reply to "tortoise switch machine question"

First off,  I agree with triplex.  The correct method is to wire them for non-derailing if you want them to work religiously.  However, if there is a cheat or an easy way out, we all seem to try and go that route. You say it works "fine" on the rest of the switches so I would try and match the pressure the points have against the main rails. Just pull the points back with your finger and then do the same with the offending switch to compare pressure.  Adjust the spring wire to be the same as the one that seems to work. You can play around with the pressure, a little more, a little less.  Other than that, go with triplex's suggestion - do it right.

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