Lionel 0-27 Switch arching and stopping train

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Hi, I’m new posting to the forums and I hope I’ve posted this question in the right spot.

I’m using a Lionel CW-80 transformer, diesel engine from the '80’s with 7 freight cars behind it and an old 0-27 manual switch. Everything works great with this configuration.

I recently purchased a new Lionel 0-27 42" remote-control switch. I replaced the old manual switch with this new one. I have this new switch setup with the 2 insulator pins on the control rails like it shows in the manual. The train runs good until it crosses this new switch. The train starts sparking more than it normally does and the green light on the transformer starts flashing and shuts down the train. Once the train passes this switch it is ok again. I do notice arching marks on the new switch. One thing I did notice is that if I have the train going in the opposite direction it goes pass the switch with no problem.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Dave

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Actually, the right spot would be the Classic Toy Trains forum, where I’m sure you would get plenty of help. I’m a Lionel guy myself, but I don’t know the answer to this one.

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Thanks,
I’ll post over in the other forum.