Comments on: Auto Reversing Trolley Track

By: Richard R. Duld

Richard R. Duld — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:57:17 +0000

I LIKE GLENN FENTON SAYS, I LIKE THE IDEA. I LIVE IN GREENSBORO, MD.

By: Glenn Fenton

Glenn Fenton — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:17:17 +0000

Check a company called Blocksignaling in the U.K. they have a shuttle that works with DC and also have one thats DCC and is self contained. (no need for a DCC power) I’m using the DCC unit for an elevated subway train with station stops on a loop, but it can also do auto reverse.They ship to the U.S and there prices are very reasonable.

By: Sheldon Clark

Sheldon Clark — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:36:22 +0000

I believe Fleischmann also do an auto reverse module, but I don’t think it makes the vehicle slow to a stop then accelerate away again in a realistic manner.

By: Jack Durnin

Jack Durnin — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:34:09 +0000

I have used a Circuitron AR-1 Auto Reversing module and some photosensors to accomplish this task. Really a simple setup. Just need to adjust the sensor inputs for your ambient lighting.

You can also cut the rails at both ends and use a resistor to reduce the available voltage and slow the car as it approaches the end of line.

By: Dale Arends

Dale Arends — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:03:59 +0000

I’m planning on the same thing for my layout since I only have about 6 inches front to back.

One way is to use Bachmann’s reversing track system.