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I've had those switches jam. In my case I had to rap the switch with the handle of a screwdriver to get it to switch again. I subsequently replaced the motor with pinion just to change something and it works now. The original pinion which looked just like the new one just fit in such a way not to slide under the rack screw and jam.

cjack posted:

I've had those switches jam. In my case I had to rap the switch with the handle of a screwdriver to get it to switch again. I subsequently replaced the motor with pinion just to change something and it works now. The original pinion which looked just like the new one just fit in such a way not to slide under the rack screw and jam.

I had one Fastrack switch with this exact problem. It would work fine for awhile but then randomly jam (and of course it was the one switch under a mountain). Finally I was able to carefully remove, flip it over and remove the metal cover while it was jammed. I found the motor pinion teeth jammed on top of the rack teeth. I changed the plastic top bracket that clamps the motor in place and that fixed the problem.

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texasspeciallionel posted:
Moonman posted:

The question is:  what are you using for a transformer?

If it is the Lionel starter set wall pack - that is the problem. Not enough power.

So, if I am using track power and am running train slow, that will be problematic.  I am using a zw.

yes, that is one possibility. Remove the engine from the track and push the throttle to 3/4 power and test the switches. The ZW is ok.

Did you make the lever (controller) connections to the switch? 

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