036 Fastrack switch changing directions

Track power or separate power for the switch?

Can you physically get close to view the engine to observe the action and possibly identify a physical change? Switch flexing, pilot truck wheels, something hanging, etc.. Look for something metallic that fell  onto the track.

yes, it will still have non-derail by removing the remote. I was going to suggest that you disconnect the remote lever unit anyway to rule out a problem with it.

That's about all that I can think of without removing the switch for bench testing.

Thanks for the comments, yesterday I removed the switch, cleaned and reinstalled it, still a problem. 

After reading your comments. I ran a magnet and lightly rubbed a wire brush thru the switch and adjoining track, ran the magnet again, and then used a small brush to sweep away any metal/stuff that may have been in/on the switch

Powered the track and the engine is running great thru the switch. To be sure all was OK; I did try another engine, so it looks like my problem for today is history.

Sometimes it’s not what you do but how you do it.

Thanks

Brent

Brent,

You never can tell what is the problem when Murphy visits. Good to hear the rr is in operation again.