I used one for several years on my old layout and it worked fine. It should be sensitive enough that small 2 axle wagons can be pushed over it without a problem. I would check and see that it's not binding in any place. It's really a balancing act so to speak between the actual arms of the gates and the movement of the rails but even your lightest car should make the gates come down. Hope this helps and good luck!

Chuck

Hi,

It sounds like the problem is not with the crossing but with the loco's rear coupling hook. If this is bent downwards then the wagons may uncouple when running.

If I were you I would take a pair of pliers and carefully bend up the affected coupling very slightly, and then test the loco and wagons over the crossing again. If it still uncouples try and bend the coupling a bit higher.

Let me know if this fixes it.

Regards
Peter

Yea, like this: https://modellbaustudio-...oupler-hooks-H0-NEW.html

Use a pair of needle nose pliers and grab it right behind the upright part and gently bend it upwards. Just do it a little and keep checking until it is OK.

Chuck

Yes that’s it . Thank you so much Chuck. I really appreciate it. I will try it. All the best and have a great weekend. I am new to figuring out how to respond with is forum as well as posting something.