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       #Post#: 1838--------------------------------------------------
       Fastrack switch problem
       By: Flynhi Date: December 30, 2017, 8:21 pm
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       Santa brought my grandsons a Polar Express set last  which was
       great. This year Santa brought some accessories, more track and
       a pair of new remote control 036 Fastrack switches. We expanded
       the layout loop to 4x8 and added the switches for a smaller
       interior loop. The track has plenty of power - a CW80
       transformer with two power connections on opposite sides of the
       loop. One power connections is only one 10” straight track away
       from the balky switch. My grandsons were having a great time
       until the left hand switch stopped responding to the remote
       lever control.
       The switch has power- the lights are on at both lever control
       and small directional warning light on the switch. The three
       connections from the switch to adjacent track are good as
       confirmed with voltmeter. The powered track portions on the
       switch itself are powered as confirmed with voltmeter. I can
       feel the micro switches inside the remote lever control make
       contact.
       This switch worked as advertised for 20 minutes then stopped
       working.
       Do I have a setup or connection issue or do I have a failed
       switch?
       Any suggestions much appreciated.
       Thanks
       Will
       #Post#: 1840--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Fastrack switch problem
       By: TrainLarry Date: December 30, 2017, 11:01 pm
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       Since the switch was operating properly for awhile, then the
       setup and connections were good.
       It sounds like you have a switch that went bad.
       Larry
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