Another Lionel Fastrack switch issue

Try a different switch controller on that switch.  Also, do the non-derailing functions work and switch the switch when a train comes into the switch?  I just had a switch with a bad LED, but if the controller isn't switching it, it's probably more than that.

How about using a wire jumper to try to activate the switch from the connections under the switch?

Nothing happens when a train goes over it...all the lights work except the little 4 way next to the switch and the track does have power.

It just ignores the controller.

So, you're saying you can never change the switch electrically, with the controller or by the non-derailing function?  If so, it would appear the switch has failed.

Have you tried turning the switch manually by turning the lantern and the see if the switch responds the other direction? I had one wHere the switch mechanism underneath was not completely closing the micro switch for it to function correctly. A small piece of electrical tape as a shim to help the mechanism close all the way and the problem was solved. If its defective you should be able to exchange it for another one where you purchased it. Is the wire still bridging the block section fitter as well?

John, exactly...Brand new too.

Rick, yes, I can turn the lantern to get it to move.

Not sure what you mean by the block splitter.

What I am going to do is hook up a different switch to see if it works, if it does then I will exchange the bad switch from the vendor.