Need Help - DCS Layout using Lionel O42 Manual Switches | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

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To All,

I have a siding with three Lionel O42 manual switches back-to-back (photos below). All of the switches are good and the lights work properly. In the photos below, let's refer to the switches from left to right as switch 1, switch 2 and switch 3.

I'm using DCS with a TIU and a Z-1000 power brick on Fixed 1.

Here's the issue. Switch 3 will not light up when the power to the track is supplied (photo 1).

If I placed a bumper on the second switch (photo 2), switch 3 lights up. If I move the bumper onto switch 3, it lights up. I also placed a short straight between switch 2 and switch 3 and I think switch 3 lit up. (However, do not have the room for this idea.)

What am I missing?

Charlie

Photo 1 - switch 3 off.

Photo 2 with bumper sitting on switch 2 - switch 3 on.

Photo 3 with bumper sitting on switch 3 - switch 3 on.

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