I am building a HO layout and have 14 turnout switches to install. I don't know what switch machine is best to use with consideration to ease of installation through 1/2" foam board and 1/4" birch playwood base and cost. Any advice on switches is appreciated.

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I recently purchaed an ez-track turnoff track and connected it to my existing Bachmann set. I made all the connections as per instructions, however, when I connected the track, the train does not run. Interesting that if I connect any two of the three parts of the turnoff track to the others tracks, I still get power and the train works. When I do connect that third part, no power. Any idea why this may be happening?

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