Would appreciate a perspective on a post war layout. The 153c connectors and block signals can be used to "block sections" allowing 2 trains to use the same track.
The layout I am considering has an inside and outside loop, with a portion being shard by both trains. Question is, can the 153c connectors and black signals be used to run the train in opposite directions? all the information and instructions I have seem to only reference trains running in the same direction.
thanks a ton... M
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To run opposite direction,you would need a passing siding. This would best be done with relays,described here
www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowT...=856&categoryId=
In the same direction on a loop you can automate point to point described here
www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowT...=612&categoryId=
Using relays for block detection is described here
www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowT...=410&categoryId=
Dale H
Dale, that is amazing, but I cannot begin tell you how far over my head that is! I am just so new at this. A lot to think about and assimilate, but I do want to thank you for replying..
Once you do it, it is not that hard. For the same direction on a loop when a train reaches a point it starts the one ahead of it. No collisions as long as cars stayed coupled and the locos are locked in forward. The trains follow each other around a loop. All relays are, are automated switches that turn things on and off.
Dale H
The 153 contacter can be used to accomplish the OP. I believe what he is saying is that there are 2 loops of track with a throat section. the trains can run in opposite directions. The switches need to be wired together together to throw in the same direction. The 153 contactor is like a relay in that it has a wiper and N/open and N/closed contacts. It is activated by the weight of the train. I think you need 2 contactors to accomplish the job. It would be wired the same a crossing guard for a 90 degree crossing.
The 153 contacter can be used to accomplish the OP. I believe what he is saying is that there are 2 loops of track with a throat section. the trains can run in opposite directions. The switches need to be wired together together to throw in the same direction. The 153 contactor is like a relay in that it has a wiper and N/open and N/closed contacts. It is activated by the weight of the train. I think you need 2 contactors to accomplish the job. It would be wired the same a crossing guard for a 90 degree crossing.
Would appreciate a perspective on a post war layout. The 153c connectors and block signals can be used to "block sections" allowing 2 trains to use the same track.
The layout I am considering has an inside and outside loop, with a portion being shard by both trains. Question is, can the 153c connectors and black signals be used to run the train in opposite directions? all the information and instructions I have seem to only reference trains running in the same direction.
thanks a ton... M
To clarify your statement, the 153C with an isolated block forms the control section of track.
A Block Signal or Semaphore is used to indicate the state of the block...on or off.
You could have an isolated block controlled by a 153C without a signal or semaphore. It's nice to have a visual confirmation.
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