PF tracks/switch not lining up?

[IHadMegaBloksAsAKid]

 

bad drawing aside, on bottom is 5 straight tracks connecting to a switch on each side which fits flawlessly but the top half has 2 corner tracks on each side with 3 straights in the middle and it seems to be putting pressure on it which makes it not fit the studs of the plates underneath

 

if more detail is needed i'll build it in stud.io

 

[1963maniac]

 Which switches you are using makes a difference on the answer to your question. Get a part # for your switches from bricklink.com. What do you mean by corner tracks? Do you mean cross tracks?

Edited August 30, 2018 by 1963maniac

[IHadMegaBloksAsAKid]

3 minutes ago, 1963maniac said:

Which kind of track are you using? 9V, 4.5V, 12V, non-electric? Which switches you are using makes a difference on the answer to your question. What do you mean by corner tracks? Do you mean cross tracks?

power functions/plastic track ID 53407 & 53404 for the switches and curve 53400

Edited August 30, 2018 by IHadMegaBloksAsAKid

[1963maniac]

If you're assembling this layout with the so called "corner tracks" also being known as "curved tracks" then it should fit perfectly. I assembled it on "Bluebrick" software and it works there. Maybe check your connections, fully seated? 

[IHadMegaBloksAsAKid]

3 minutes ago, 1963maniac said:

If you're assembling this layout with the so called "corner tracks" also being known as "curved tracks" then it should fit perfectly. I assembled it on "Bluebrick" software and it works there. Maybe check your connections, fully seated? 

i've taken it all apart and reassembled multiple times and used different straights/curves but i've only got the two switches so i can't change those out

[1963maniac]

Are your track connecting points on the switches damaged in any way? I guess I'm not much help.

[IHadMegaBloksAsAKid]

Just now, 1963maniac said:

Are your track connecting points on the switches damaged in any way? I guess I'm not much help.

looks fine to me, they're not that old. just to clarify though, it does fit to the stud pattern if i force it a little but it feels a bit stressed.

Edited August 30, 2018 by IHadMegaBloksAsAKid

[1963maniac]

You are not going to be able to press the track directly onto a baseplate without using riser plates (in between tracks and baseplate) to connect straight and 90 degree portions to the plate below. Those curved areas of track will not do it.

[IHadMegaBloksAsAKid]

43 minutes ago, 1963maniac said:

You are not going to be able to press the track directly onto a baseplate without using riser plates (in between tracks and baseplate) to connect straight and 90 degree portions to the plate below. Those curved areas of track will not do it.

yeah, it's raised. the straights are connecting to plates while there's tiles under the curves.

[M_slug357]

I'd double check your tracks against one another to see if there are signs of warping or shrinking? Double check those attachment points as well; if one is off, it can put the rest into disarray... 

Edited August 30, 2018 by M_slug357
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[coaster]

The tracks are prone to distortion.  Put them against a flat surface and check their relative flatness.  If it's off, then you may just need to force it a bit.  I'd use a couple plates at the connections to pin it down.

[Dav1d]

Here it is in TrackDesigner - using 9V track - which has the same geometry. It will work with just 2 curves and 2 straights and a pair of points.

[SavaTheAggie]

There is a flaw in the power function all plastic switch design.  The curve turnout doesn't quite match up (a mm or two off) with standard geometry.

 

--Tony

[Ashi Valkoinen]

Same issue with newer PF-track:

http://prntscr.com/kr1rct

http://prntscr.com/kr1rmj

Simply stressed and not lining up properly. This works however fine with 9V tracks and older PF tracks.

[IHadMegaBloksAsAKid]

On 9/6/2018 at 6:28 AM, Ashi Valkoinen said:

Same issue with newer PF-track:

http://prntscr.com/kr1rct

http://prntscr.com/kr1rmj

Simply stressed and not lining up properly. This works however fine with 9V tracks and older PF tracks.

Yesss. That's exactly what mine is doing.

[Capparezza]

Interesting, first time I hear about this issue. Is there info available when this problem occured? As "older" PF tracks don't have this problem, how "old" do they have to be?