Detector rails still trigger junction changes before a cart actually hits the detector rail. I believe this may be because the "hitbox" for triggering cart interactions may be slightly too large, and thus triggering the detector rail when it is diagonal to it.
RTR
D
R=Rail
T=Turn
D detector rail
When the cart is in the upper left or upper right, the T will flip before it gets to the D.
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Duplicate of MC-868, please use the search function to see if your bug has already been submitted. Currently over 51% of tickets are being closed as duplicate.