Another switch problem?

wbogauger Feb 9, 2010

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    wbogauger New Member

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    I'm encountering another problem with MTH Realtrax switches. When I have the switch installed in the layout using auxillary power, I get track power even though the throttle is OFF. I have the inside rails of the switch insulated, so I know the problem is not there. I also took the liberty of removing the switch, and checking out the power terminals. I connected the power "brick" directly to the 3rd and 4th terminals on the switch, which would have been done with auxillary power, and in using a multimeter I found I'm getting about 13 volts across the rails. (The switch is not connected to any other track) Is this normal, or is the switch messed up? Second question, is there a way to get a schematic for one of these switches so I can trace these connections?

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