K-Line SuperSnap Uncoupling Track Issue

Wild guess, you are actually shorting, and that is why the engine is cycling.

Some possibilities -

- wired up wrong

- the coil is shorted.

Thanks for the reply.  It looks like that section may have been bad.  I had another section on hand and it worked just fine when I installed it.  After removing the first one, I noticed the screw washer was not installed.  Would that cause the short? 

Joe

The screw washer might have caused a short by not being there. I have seen this on Lionel floodlight towers at the base, one washer is an insulated one and one is metal and conducts electricity. 

When not sure of the cause for a short, always go back and check your wiring.

Polarity or positive and negative are very important, so make sure they are correct.

Lee Fritz

Compare it to the good one and post a picture.  G

Sorry it took me so long to update this thread.  Yes, it was definitely shorting because the washer was not in place.  After I reinstalled that little washer the track and engine worked as designed.  I attached a couple of photos of the washer and its location. 

Thanks for all the help,

Joe