frequent "derailing"

[jimbob261]

Try running the train in the other direction. I had the same problem. When I ran the train clockwise it would derail. I changed it to run counter clockwise and it never derails. Good luck. It has to be the way it comes through the switch. 

[flmgrip]

thanks james and len and others with constructive tips and possible solutions.

this is a side project that does not get very much time, but I have received much helpful information already and will apply it and test it and report back.

I'm filtering out the bickering 

thanks all for the help I will report back !