I did a bit more experimenting with the brakeman trip mechanisms today. As I thought, the contact blades were a hair lower than they should have been. I bent the tabs downward ever so slightly with a flat screwdriver. I also inserted some card stock, doubled up, between the baseplate and the blades. This raised the blades enough so that now the brakeman isn't bumping his head on the bridge.....LOL After several circuits around the layout, all seems to be working well.
I would like to add that, Paul Misuriello was kind enough to call me today to discuss the issue. I had purchased the parts from him, Train Worx, at the Allentown meet a couple of weeks ago. My experience at his table, was a good one also. He has everything displayed so that anyone can quickly find any part they are looking for.
