I have installed several of the switch machines and really like their ease of setup and adaptability. When using newer locomotives, they work flawlessly. My problem occurs when using my 60's versions of Rivarossi steam. I have several including the Big Boy. These locos will randomly cause the switch machines to throw. I can't get a pattern, just random, but will cause some serious derailments, especially when they throw in the middle of a passing train. Sometimes a turnout will throw on the opposite side of the layout from where the train is.
My turnouts are Atlas Mark IV and I do have the frogs juiced with the switch machines. We have tried taping magnets on the switch wires near the switch machines to act as a filter but this made no difference.
Any thoughts?
My turnouts are Atlas Mark IV and I do have the frogs juiced with the switch machines. We have tried taping magnets on the switch wires near the switch machines to act as a filter but this made no difference.
Any thoughts?