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i'm trying to build a shuttle train for a while now, with a shuttle train i mean a train that reverses automatically on a track. currently i'm having a DC train so DCC is not a option, the reason i want this set up is because i don't have the space to build a complete loop to reverse the train, and i don't mind the train driving reversed on my track. so my question is how to make a track piece that automatically reverses my train, i already found a set-up to do that with some home-build electronics, but it was way too advanced, the thing first slows the train down then stops it, lets it wait for a couple of seconds that lets it slowly accelerate untill it reaces top speed, i find this way to complicated, i would be happy enough with a answer profiding me the info to let it instantly reverse without stopping. i did some messurement on the track too find out how it reverses, and i found out that when going at top speed it will be approx. 17 volt, when changing direction it has a peak of 25 volt, i messured this with marklin's HO. changing the polarities doesn't help, it will still go the same direction hope someone can help me Cheers
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