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Re: Train1 Reversing loop
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Date: 
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 01:50:54 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes:

Finally, can anyone think of a satifactory way to detect when a
hopper car is full?  Here are my criteria for 'satisfaction':

Have you thought about using a light sensor attatched to the conveyor with
the beam directed  at a white brick/plate in the hopper. Check every few
seconds to see if the white is still visible if so keep filling, if not the
hopper is full.  i don't know if it is possible but it's my 2 cents.

Jeff "THE SECOND"



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  Train1 Reversing loop
 
Hi folks, I thought I'd mention that in my chunk of the train1 layout I intend to provide a reversing loop (If S@H delivers my points fast enough) The basic idea here is that with the reversing loop and a tiny amount of training about how to throw (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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