Lionel O Gauge De-Coupling Track

[fcsfbs]

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this question.

I've just added a siding to my layout by putting in a switch followed by a straight section of track and then the de-coupling track. The switch continues to work fine. But when I press the decouple button, the magnet does not seem to activate - so the decouple does not occur - instead the train switches from neutral position to either a forward or backward direction. I think I have all the wiring correct - but I'm pretty new to this. (Even if I just put 2 cars on the siding over the decouple track - so that no part of the "train" is on the switch, the magnet doesn't seem to be doing it's job.)

Thanks for any help you can provide.

[DennisB-1]

Check your wiring. It sounds like you're creating a short rather than sending power to the magnet. when you press the button. This will cause the the engine to move out of neutral.