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P Carrell, <br /> <br />Make sure that the points actually need filing. Many times the throw mechanism is not putting quite enough force on the points to keep them snug against the stock rails. Are you using the spring in your turnouts or did you remove it??? What are you using to throw the turnouts (switch motor, ground throw etc)?? Another trick is to spike the area around the points tightly so that nothing moves when you throw the switch except the points. Keep these spikes out of the way of moving parts.
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