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Total newby question on reversing loop...
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<p>Yea, that's how I was guessing it would work before I found this users group and asked. I guess it could still work that way and might even have some side benifits. But it is a bit more involved with two DSDP switches (one for main line one for turn around loop). It would net uninterrupted flow of the train to switch the main when on loop and loop when on main. I did get a package of four switches, so I might just hook it up that way.</p><p>But first, I'll wire up a switch to the loop section of track. Stop the train while in there, throw the DSDP switch and "reverse" the trian controller to continue to come around and outta the mountain. No big deal to stop in there and throw a switch and reverse direction on the controller.</p><p>If all goes well, I'll put a DSDP into the main layout power feed lines too. Then, whilst the train is in the mountain and on the loop, I'll throw the DSDP for the main line and the train can just continue running. At some point when it's out and about on the main line, I'll have to remember to throw the DSDP for the turna round loop so it's ready to accept the train whenever I want to go through the turan-around loop again.</p><p>Thanks all. Makes sense now. Good to have found this site and know there is a place to ask these newby questions. Like for the couplers. I'll have to look into upgradeing those to have the uncoupler option. Already thinking I'll probably get a better engine and controller at some point...the included ones in the $124 kit are pretty cheesy...but work for the boys and I.</p><p>CooHead</p>
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