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I have a question reguaring the operation of the lionel fastrack crossing gates with the operational gates and lights. I was wondering if the lights on the gates are suppose to come on when the gates come down? The crossing lights work well and alternate like they are suppose to however the ones on the gate do not come on at all. I would also like to know how to adjust the timing of the lights and gates in relation to the train. Do I have to spread the isolator tracks farther apart to make the gates and lights stay on longer? Thanks

Gordon.
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The lights should come on at the same moment the gates drop down. The lights should alternate/flash as well. Sounds like you'll have to send it to Lionel for service if the lights aren't coming on.

I have my isolated section spread about 1-1/2 track sections in either direction. I made my own isolated section (on curved track due to the approach) with a Dremel tool, cutting the rail to create a circuit break. Works nice, so that when the train approaches the gates drop for 3 seconds before the train makes the crossing and the gates raise 2-3 seconds after the caboose or last car passes. Of course, timing depend on how fast you are running the train.
If you want the gates to drop sooner and stay down longer, you have to add more insulated track sections. You can make these yourself by removing the grounding straps across the 2 outside rails under 10" sections of track and installing the track sections between the crossing and the 5" piece that comes with the crossing, on ea side of the crossing.

Like what was already said, the lights on the gates themselves do not light up. Only the Cross- Bucks light and flash.

Dale H, everything is built into the FasTrack Crossings, Gated and non-gated. You don't use relays or any other detection devise. You just add insulated sections to make them come down sooner and stay down longer
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