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Reversing Section - DCC wiring

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Reversing Section - DCC wiring
Posted by Kyfoto on Friday, April 7, 2017 7:14 AM

I'm wondering in this layout for DCC where I would need to insulators and if I need to use to auto reversing devices, one at each end of the reversing section or whether I could just use one in the center of the reversing section.

revesing layout

I'm brand new to model railroading and appreciate any help you can give me.

Thanks,

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Posted by Steven Otte on Friday, April 7, 2017 8:55 AM

Moving this to the "Electronics & DCC" section.

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Posted by carl425 on Friday, April 7, 2017 10:49 AM

Insulators are required at both ends of both rails of the blue section.

Take a look at the PSX-AR for your auto-reverser.

https://tonystrains.com/product/dcc-specialties-psx-ar-power-shield-auto-reverser-circuit-breaker/

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Posted by richhotrain on Friday, April 7, 2017 11:30 AM

carl425

Insulators are required at both ends of both rails of the blue section.

Take a look at the PSX-AR for your auto-reverser.

https://tonystrains.com/product/dcc-specialties-psx-ar-power-shield-auto-reverser-circuit-breaker/

 

Yep, that will work. The problem with that track design, though, is that after the first reversal, your train will be stuck in that direction. 

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Posted by floridaflyer on Friday, April 7, 2017 11:41 AM

You do not need 2 reversers, one will do the job. And as already posted insulate both ends of the reversing section

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Posted by ROBERT PETRICK on Friday, April 7, 2017 11:55 AM

floridaflyer

You do not need 2 reversers, one will do the job. And as already posted insulate both ends of the reversing section

Yes. And, a single AR can be used to reverse two (or more) entirely separate isolated independent loops located anywhere on the layout. The caveat is that multiple trains cannot enter multiple loops simultaneously.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Friday, April 7, 2017 12:53 PM

Ideally, the reversing section should be longer than the longest train you plan to run through it.

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Posted by peahrens on Friday, April 7, 2017 4:31 PM

Welcome to the Forum.  Lots of good info and help here. Smile 

The link below (see "Reversing" part way down that page) does a great job of cover the basics, including some typical layout examples if you would like to understand further.  Some of the examples probably relate to the options you may have.

http://wiringfordcc.com/track_2.htm#c4

I'll second the recommendation to examine options to create dual reversing ability to handle from either mainline direction.  I have a dual reversing setup on my dual level HO 5'x9' layout, which is a sorta classic "folded dogbone".  I used the OG-ARs (only $32 and work fine with my NCE) on my loops, choosing to use one on each.  Tony's Trains has some very helpful folks who can help you choose basis the nature of you layout, DCC system being served (if that matters) and number of locos being run at one time.

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Friday, April 7, 2017 6:42 PM

Although it's clever to use the same auto reverser for multiple sections, I would caution against it.  Sooner or later, perhaps when operating the layout with a friend, you will put yourself in the pickle of trying to manage both reverse loops simultaneously and all this wonder-tech will not cut it.  You will end up using the old 5-DCC controller and pulling the train out of the loop with your fingers.  Each loop should have its own reverser.

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Posted by richhotrain on Friday, April 7, 2017 8:01 PM

MisterBeasley

Each loop should have its own reverser. 

I'll second that.  Yes

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Posted by rrinker on Sunday, April 9, 2017 12:01 PM

 If he makes a second one. As drawn only 1 reverser is needed.

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Posted by richhotrain on Sunday, April 9, 2017 12:06 PM

rrinker

 If he makes a second one. As drawn only 1 reverser is needed.

                     --Randy 

I think we all agree with that.

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