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Is it a Fairbanks Morse train-master? The side of the truck assembly could be too wide; look at the step area above the wheel-set and see if it is hitting. I have not had any problems with any of my Williams engines on 022 switches. 

Also are you going through the straight or curved section of the switch? Is this a brand new Williams by Bachmann engine or a used Williams engine? Sometimes long engines like an SD-45 or FM Trainmaster can hit the switch housing when going through the curved section of the switch.

A possible cure would be to go up to 042 switch in O gauge track.

I have had terrible issues with the newer Lionel 6-23010 series switches in O gauge and Williams engines.

Lee Fritz

 

Last edited by phillyreading

Thanks for the info.  I think the wiring on the truck is tight like you said.  The truck isn't turning enough to go around the 031 track in places. I took the cork road bed out from under the switches to lower them a little. Seems to be working better. I'll check the gauge. Thanks for the info, I think I'm going in the right direction now. Thanks to all.

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