Fixing a short is easy. connect power to ONE rail only and use a test probe to ground to see where the power is going. It should only be on the one rail. If you find power on the opposite rail you must disconect things until the power goes away. THAT is where your problem is.
The problem might not be in the tracks, it could be in the cables or a little strand of wire that sticks out and touches something it should not.
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BroadwayLion The problem might not be in the tracks, it could be in the cables or a little strand of wire that sticks out and touches something it should not.
Or a crossed feeder, or "extra" feeder to a reversing section after the gaps, or something else simple like that...
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But, the first thing to do is give us a diagram. Typically, scan it or photograph it, and then upload the image to a photo-hosting site with open access, like Photobucket. Then use the little button for "Insert Image" above and put in the URL of your photo.
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Right off the bat...If you are using Shinohara turnouts and you did not gap/insulate the two center rails after the frog, when you switch to the diverging route, you will have a instant short. Will work ok on straight route, will short on diverging route. Could use a track plan, also to make sure your reverse loops are gapped properly also.
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Frank