XTrkCAD User Guide Version 5.4.0.752f9693ff68
Parallel separation must be greater than 0, or the new gauge must be different than the old.

A parallel track with an identical gauge and separation of 0 or less cannot be created. Specify a positive value in the Separation field that appears in the Status Bar, or select a track with a different gauge.

Refer to Parallel Track or Line for detail.