Hello,
We have a large layout and using 10 cross over track with double switches.  We are finding that over time (months) we are getting failures in the switch remote controller or the track itself.  They end up such that we can't move the switches at all.

Regarding the switch controllers, my father in law is handicapped and pushes very hard on the switches when moving them.  Do they physically degrade from this?

Are the switches and tracks susceptible to dust in the room getting inside the mechanism?

Any other ideas please advise. It's getting really expensive to replace them at $100 per track piece.

Personally, I would pay for a more expensive heavy duty version of either of these if they would not degrade over time.

Thanks,John

Are there electrical problems  (overstress) created when I wire two switches on the cross over track, to one controller?   We are using the larger control switch box, and seems like there might be degrading either in the controller or on the throws in the track.