Hi,
I just completed a layout with an inner and outer loop, using 4 Bachmann EZ Track turnouts. Two turnouts, both on the outer loop, work OK in both directions with the switch box supplied with the turnouts. The two on the inner loop only work in one direction. The switch boxes are OK; the problem follows the turnouts.
My questions:
Does the problem have anything to do with the inner loop? The loco runs fine on both loops.
Do I have two defective turnouts?
What on earth are they talking about "Polarizing of the frog"? I just do not understand it. Let me quote from the little piece of paper wrapped around one of the cables. "Polarizing of the frog. The turnouts are not polarized when delivered to avoid short circuits. If necessary (eg. Running a small locomotive), you can plug the connector to the turnout to polarize it. Warning! The turnout setting must always be correct for the direction from which the turnout is entered to avoid short circuits." I'm not a stupid person, but what does all that mean?
Thanks in advance for any enlightenment.
John