I am using a right & left switch joined together. The left switch works fine, the right one chatters & will not throw. Any ideas or solutions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your replies.
ROZY205
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Are these non derailing switches. this usually happens when the piece of track that is supposed to be insulated touches the rail across from it
Ben
To Navy Ben, yes they are non derailing. Hoping for more replies in this matter.
ROZY205
Ben hit the probable iisue.
Separate the switches and try them, It should be fine.
If not, the switch is malfunctioning and needs repair.
If it works separated, then place a small bit of duct tape or electrical tape on the ends of the outer rails. This should fit it.
The cause is probably a slight imperfection in the angle the switches meet at or a slight non-level aspect of the 2 switches.
Switches need to meet the approaching track level and square or you end up with the anti derail making the switch stay one way, if both departing tracks are hitting the switch will buzz/chatter and not work.
Russell, how come the other switch works ok ?.
ROZY205
I have the same issue, except there is only one RealTrax Switch.
If I remove the straight tracks that are connected to it, then its fine.
Otherwise, I get the buzzign chatter.
Just noticed it is being caused by ANY RealTrax lighted bumper track I insert at the end of the spur.
