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Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« on: January 01, 2020, 09:57:01 pm »
My Lionel 027 remote gauge switch has been used in 10 years.  It only engages in one track.  The switch will not go to the other track.  I appreciate any thoughts

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Re: Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2020, 02:58:59 pm »
Happy New Year and welcome to the forum!

What model switch is it? A number of things can cause your problem. Have you checked the wiring to insure it is intact and also is the switch wired to the controller correctly? Are the insulating pins in their correct position?

We need more information before help can be offered. Thanks.


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Re: Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2020, 11:51:15 pm »
Confirmed that the switch model is 5121. 
Insulating pins are in correct position. 
The three wires on the controller are securely wired to the switch. 
When the power from the transformer is turned up, there is a grinding sound coming from the switch. 
When I attempt to use the controller to switch tracks, it appears to move slightly. 
When I use the manual lever on the switch, it operates smoothly.

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Re: Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2020, 07:43:55 pm »
Confirm that the controller is wired properly to the switch. See page 4
https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments/70-5121-250.pdf

Take off the coil cover #7 and confirm the plunger #21 slides in and out of the coil smoothly and is not hanging up.
https://www.lionelsupport.com/ReplacementParts/index.cfm?doAction=productPartFilter&number=6-65121&productID=90691BC2-21A9-4EA0-BDC9BF923F16A6A0


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Re: Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2020, 09:21:22 pm »
Larry,

Thanks for the info.  It solved my problem.  It was actually the correct location of insulator pins.  But you info was quite beneficial.  Great job!

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Re: Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2020, 07:38:12 pm »
What is is the correct positioning of the insulating pins in the remote switches?

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Re: Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2020, 08:16:34 pm »
Page 4 shows the location of the insulating pins.
https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments/70-5121-250.pdf


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