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My HO code 83 Atlas Snap Switch turnouts have been shorting out when my locomotives pass over them at the frog. This occurs on all my locomotives, Athearn, Proto 2000, and Kato which all have wheel sets with correct tested NMRA specs. The reasoning is the rails leading to the insulated frog from the switch points are very close and the wheel flanges will strike the opposite rail causing the short.
I have decided not to use these turnouts at all and go with higher end versions for the rest of the industries. I'm curious if I just have a bad batch or if others see these issues. I had purchased these roughly 10 years ago.