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reverse loops & block control
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 7 Dec 2002 00:19:21 GMT
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Hi all,
I'm currently working on making a train layout again since a very long time.
(From the preliminary sketches it's already been decided I'm going to clear
out my attic to make room ;) )
I am aiming for something a bit more interesting than just a loop or a bunch
of loops with some sidestuff. So at the moment I am facing two problems:
- reversing loops (large scale, ie. a roll-on roll-off station)
- running multiple trains
I've looked around for info on making reversing loops but all I can find is
for 9v (I'm making a 12v layout) and seems to be meant for relatively simple
layouts. Switching the polarity of the main track (if there is such a thing)
isnt that pretty if other trains are also running on it for example...
At the moment my best idea is to bite the bullet and implement an extensive
block control system. This will allow me to run multiple trains and control
them independently, allows for reversing loops as well (no main track to
worry about!) and as a side-effect it solves another problem for me: track
resistance. With every block isolated, only the blocks with actual trains
running on them will pull power and all the blocks without trains on them
wont reduce the power by adding track resistance.
Before I pull out my hacksaw though, is there anyone
with some hands-on experience with such a layout with 12v track?
any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated!
thanks,
Esger
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: reverse loops & block control
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| Hi Esger. I am sure some folks would recommend DCC for a newly laid out complex network but as far as I can see this is almost impossible with the 12v system due to the problem of opening the motors and fitting the decoder inside. I have played (...) (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: reverse loops & block control
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| (...) There are various block control systems, originally designed for model railroaders that do NOT require alterations to the motor blocks. I have a huge article here about one such system, designed for a dutch modelrailroad magazine called (...) (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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