A bit of a problem...

[ngauger]

Next, I put the loco on one of the switchable tracks which had been newly ballasted. The switch to that track was in the "OFF" position, so that section of track, despite the common rail, was isolated from any track that is normally powered track. When the transformer was connected directly to the track, and the power pack turned "ON", the locomotive responded immediately and took off at higher speeds than normally used on the layout.

I'll have to have a look there later tonight.

Wayne

Try this with the CM 20! Disconnect it and run the wires to that same section and see if the engine runs better. If they run normally, then you do have a short somewhere.

Also, it could be that the glue isn't completely dry. It may clear up in a day or so.