reverse loops?

[hoscalemodeler1967]

ok,here goes. how do i wire up a reverse loop so i don't have to babysit it for polarity change. i'm a bit of a Macggyver, so i'd rather make my own control , or whatever is needed.electronics part of it won't be a problem. just figuring it out to how its gonna work is the problem. any help???

[Daryl]

I don't belive in DC ther is any automatic way of doing this,I could be wrong so you just might have to baby sit it

[hoscalemodeler1967]

what bout reed switch and snap relay?

[ak-milw]

Hey Cappy,
The only way I know of in DC is like the old days. Put in insulated rail joiners where the reverse loop connects back and be ready with your reverse knob on your controler. Or you might check out some of the DCC companys that make reverse moduals and ask them if they will work on DC, someone might make one or stear you in the right direction. Hope this helps alittle!!

[BostonMBTA2008]

I hope your gonna get paid for that babysitting!!!! J/K

[Daryl]

Rob apparently Tony's train exchange has some thing that is automatic for DC opperation

[ThoroughBreed]

Here, try these pages and see what you can find:
Model Railroad and Misc. Electronics

[hoscalemodeler1967]

ok, thanx for the help guys.

this is gonna hurt,,,Who wants to slap me first,,,,,i knew i seen the diagrams somewheres before,,for all the HO power,reverse loop , lighting thingy i was bugging you fine gentleman about ,,and spider,,,and here it is,,right in the links section of my own hoscalemodeler group on yahoo!,,,,ok,,,i can feel it coming,,,,LOL
and so,,here it is for those that are into playing with electronics/wiring , for those not into it, i will be makin the constant lighting and auto reverse systems for loops over the coming cold n wet months

model railroad electronic circuit lists

ps- these are for DC , non dcc!

[Eastern Roads]

This stuff will definitely come in helpful! Appreciate the link.

[hoscalemodeler1967]

ok,,,took some searching ,,,and head scratching,,,and parts hunting, as radio shack here doesn't stock alot of stuff anymore. however, i finally got some constant/directional lighting done up. they work great,took me about 1 hour to assemble and solder to an athearn, total cost , less than $2.00.hobby shops,$10.00 plus tax, and u have to put it together.

also, just got the parts needed today for an 'auto-polarity-changing' for a reverse loop using ir emmitter n detectors,same thing that will operate the RR crosiings. soon as i get this one banged out , and my alternating RR lights, i will see what i can do about posting something to show how they look and how simple it is to make these on the cheap.

heres 2 more links for those hobbyists that enjoy makin their own gadets. lots of great train circuits in here .



Electronic Circuits for the Hobbyist, by VA3AVR

Model Railroad and Misc. Electronics