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Wire an Automatic Reverse Loop Module into a Layout
RB has a question for those with knowledge of reverse loops and asks:
“I have already decided on a layout which includes a reverse loop (2) and I have attached a sketch of it.
However I have a question regarding how to wire an Automatic Reverse Loop Module into the layout.
Could you please help me by viewing my layout on the attachment and advising where I need to install track isolators and connect the Automatic Reverse Loop Modules. I believe I have identified as shown where my polarity problem occurs.”
If you can offer some advice to help RB please use the comments link below.
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Sections A and B are the only polarity problems. Assuming the two switches on the lower dog bone are fairly close together, combine them into one block by placing the insulated rail joiners at the fowling points of both legs of both switches. You have provided no specifics about the reversing module, but I assume a power input, a “normal” output and a “reverse” output. Connect the normal output to either, or both, blocks adjacent to reversing section. Connect the reverse out put to the reversing section in the middle. Match the feeder wires so a train can travel straight through the reverse section on the lower loop without activating the module. Connect the “control” lines for the reversing module to the switches at either end of the reversing section so that if either one is set for the diverging route the reversing module will be triggered. This will allow a train traveling in either direction to proceed through the reversing section without stopping. This should, at the least, be a good start as to how to wire everything up. The exact wiring will depend upon the exact configuration of your reversing module.