Vinny's problem is a real one. I have run into a similar problem with one switch on my layout. EZ Track switches ARE power routing and therefore need insulators at certain points. My train will run fine but if you throw a switch and not have power routing to the rail your train is on it will stop. In every train book I have seen it says if you have a power routing switch you have to insulate it. I currently use one train and one power pack but will need to use insulators in a couple of places to ensure proper power.