Lionel 027 remote gauge switch

• Lionel 027 remote gauge switch
  Posted by tim235 on 01 Jan, 2020 21:57
• 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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• #1 Reply
  Posted by TrainLarry on 02 Jan, 2020 14:58
• 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.
  
  
  Larry
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by tim235 on 02 Jan, 2020 23:51
• 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.
  
  Thank you
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by TrainLarry on 03 Jan, 2020 19:43
• 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
  
  
  Larry
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by tim235 on 03 Jan, 2020 21:21
• 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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• #5 Reply
  Posted by tim235 on 11 Jan, 2020 19:38
• What is is the correct positioning of the insulating pins in the remote switches?
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by TrainLarry on 11 Jan, 2020 20:16
• Page 4 shows the location of the insulating pins.
  https://www.lionelsupport.com/media/servicedocuments/70-5121-250.pdf
  
  
  Larry
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