Automatic switching

Dennis, over many years I have had Postwar Lionel remote control 022 switches (for O Gauge) and 1122 remote control switches (for 027 gauge) at reverse loops, and the non-derailing feature has worked beautifully providing automatic switching for continuous operation.

What you wish to do is different. You want automatic switching so your train automatically goes from your inside loop to your outer loop, and back. Since I have never set that up, I am unable to advise you re how to do that. Hopefully, some other Forum member has done what you want to do, and can explain how to do it.

I am confident that the automatic switching between your loops of track can be done using traditional Lionel 027 track and switches. I think what you need to do involves relays, but I have never used them.

Arnold

Here is a diagram showing exactly what you want to do and should work with your 1122 and 1122E siwtches:

A few things to note - you need to link the control rails between the switches. On your 1122 switches, these are the two posts furthest from the switch machine.  (The diagram above makes it look like you link the outer terminals which is appropriate for O22 style switches)

If the switches are not alternating the route (thy both point straight or curved at the same time), simply swap the link wires on ONE switch. You should be all set then!

Now, what is missing the control rail approaching the right hand switch to alternate the route. Then, the train will change routes unattended. 

or is it that you want the switches out of sync and let the non-derail of the exit switch  solve the out of sync to accomplish automated route changing?

perhaps one of dealer plans will show this - I only run modern stuff with TMCC/Legacy - route control is easy.

Moonman posted:

or is it that you want the switches out of sync and let the non-derail of the exit switch  solve the out of sync to accomplish automated route changing?

The non-derail of the exit switch triggers a position change of the entrance switch when wired as I posted above.

bmoran4 posted:

Moonman posted:

or is it that you want the switches out of sync and let the non-derail of the exit switch  solve the out of sync to accomplish automated route changing?

The non-derail of the exit switch triggers a position change of the entrance switch when wired as I posted above.

Very good! Just what is required by the OP

bmoran4 posted:

Here is a diagram showing exactly what you want to do and should work with your 1122 and 1122E siwtches:

A few things to note - you need to link the control rails between the switches. On your 1122 switches, these are the two posts furthest from the switch machine.  (The diagram above makes it look like you link the outer terminals which is appropriate for O22 style switches)

If the switches are out of sync, simply swap the link wires on ONE switch. You should be all set then!

Yes what I doing wrong was matching the switch connecting wires post for post. I finally saw lol, that it said just switch posts on ONE  switch. Didn’t notice this the first time I read it( I didn’t see the forest because the trees were in the way) lol.It worked !! What it does is automatically switch one of the switches, but as it comes around the derailing feaiture on the other switch puts it in sync. I thought maybe they both tree together, maybe doing some thing wrong but it is alternating routes. Thanks so much for your help. I did notice this bare little wire soldered from the base to the pinion rack on one of the switches.Wondered if that has anything to do with problem....Thanks again...I should have stopped here.

We like it when things work as they should! Try to post the photo again 

Copper wire? Ground?...