Dead O-36 remote FT switches

Try running one from track power on the bench, just connect the transformer to an outside and the center rail and test them that way.  Let's determine if it's wiring or the switch.

Guns,

   I agree sounds like a bad wire.

PCRR/Dave

Read attached. A bad production batch from a couple of years ago had the wires reversed.

Only happens on aux power.

I have also had no luck when wiring them together for a simultaneous throw. gave up and use RTE off an SC-2 using one terminal position for each switch. Didn't feel like troubleshooting anymore after a few days of multiple configurations.

So I followed Gunrunner John's advice, bench tested each with track power separately, with the track power jumper where it should be, and neither worked. Control wires between the two disconnected, so that each switch was on it's own.

While power was applied, took voltages with a Fluke 87. All center rails read 17.6Vac compared to the outer rail, which equaled the piece of fastrack that was being used to apply power. I also moved the power track to each of the three "ends", with no luck. Regardless of switch, there is no reaction when a piece of rolling stock (yes, with metal wheels) approaches the points and they're not in the correct orientation

I also took voltage from center rail to isolated "inner" rail where the out/thru meet, that are supposed to allow the anit-derail to work, and they were .5Vac less than the difference across the rest of the switch

I think that I did have a miswired set, since they worked fine off track power the last two Christmases, but when I used Aux power, then ran track power up to max, burnt something out.

I'll see about aux power "backwards", and if that doesn't work see if my LHS will help. If not, the motors are coming out to make them manuals 

You can just unplug the power harness and remove the motor or the thingy with the gears on it and troubleshoot later.  That should let the points move freely.  LHS won't have parts.

If you can't move the switch track manually, there is a mechanical issue.  You shouldn't have to remove anything. 

John it moves freely 100% no issues

It's 100% electrical

I was saying that i'd yank the motor to allow it to function as a manual, and therefore easier for the pilot truck of the 1225 PE to operate it

Guns,

   Man I have never seen this particular electric problem happen before with a FT switch, I am beginning to wonder if the switch motor has failed.

PCRR/Dave

I'd certainly test the motor, it's not something I've seen either.

Two motors, simultaneously.

yeah, it's crazy!

I can't believe two motors have suddenly gone out, that's a bit of a stretch.

Guns & Nuc,

   Seems there is another thread just started on the mis-wiring of FT Switches, buy the Lionel factory.   You guys might want to take a look at it.  Your FT switches may have been wired the wrong way.  If you tried to set the switches up this year with Aux power this could be the problem.

PCRR/Dave