Help with my 6-65167 and 6-65168 switches (O27 42" path)

MIKEN,

   If you have the space put a 1/2 straight in front of the switch it should remove your problem.

PCRR/Dave

Thanks Dave. I thought that would be my next step.  Everything just fits now, but I will have to try to reconfigure the layout to include the two half straights before the reversing loop turnouts.

I have these same switches on my 027 layout.   I too covered part of the center rail with tape to elimate sparks.  My K-Line RDC Budd cars would jump the points, and sometimes my Lionel 2055 PW steamer. I used a dremel grinding wheel to smooth out the points on the switch, eliminating any 'bumps'.   Make sure the track entering the switch is level, or even slightly higher, coming in on a downward angle.  Also, I added a 1/2 straight .  Lots of work to go through, but in the end all runs well.  Good luck.

Dave

Dave

Thanks Dave.

Good tips about the level of the incoming track and dremel tool.  I might try these before adding the 1/2 straight.  I would have to add a few inches onto the ends of the door if I add the 1/2 straight.