MTH Railking Switch

How tight are the tracks that are connected to this turn out?

I notice on some of my MTH  turnouts that in instances where there was elevation, that it caused similar issues, and only on certain engines.

By relocating the alignment of tracks as they connect resolved the issue, as it was onmy on 0-31 turnouts I had this issue.

Also check the flang clearances, possibly some electrical tape on the side of the points might be needed. I had to do that on a used 0-31, and Gargraves #100.

 Glad to hear someone else has had a similar issue.  Where exactly do you mean for putting some electrical tape?  I did read some other topics with similar issues but I didn't understand where the electrical problem lay.  

Sorry to answer your first question the connections are very tight especially the track connection on the single track side of the switch.

Figured it out.  The switches rail points where the locomotive entered from the turnoff were not flush and either holding the locomotive up or derailing the leading truck causing the short.  Just ground them down a little and now no issues.  Thanks for the reply!