Problem with current on sidings

[RobertInOntario]

Please don't make fun of my drawing skills,,I am much better at building trains. I drew a turnout with the points in each direction to show you where the short will happen.[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]

Those are actually very clear & helpful diagrams! I might tinker with some track work later. I'm thinking of installing another siding and don't want the same problem to happen again.