Point to point auto reverse

You might also contact Dallee Electronics.  They have been building electronic circuits for 3 rail for many years.  They have an auto reverse.  Russ

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Thanks for the info

If your subway is PS2 or PS3, it will do that right out of the box. Read the instruction manual. You don't need any additional hardware.

I have several MTH subway sets bought 12 years ago but never ran  them . Still in boxes.

What is PS2 PS2? Is this an MTH train?  When you say it will reverse automatically do you mean if I am using an MTH digital command system which I don’t  currently have 

I was considering running subway sets  the old conventional way. 

It means ProtoSound version 2 or 3 etc.. It's an MTH "branding" of the board type used.

They are command trains but they also run as a conventional unit.

Using command is still just an option to fully access all the features. 

Read what Barry suggests, advice on MTH doesn't get much better than his. His push for command is heartfelt and gental imo (fyi, I only run conventional, and own zero MTH... by chance mostly)

A dcs command unit might accept a programmed stop sequence ? (I don't know if that needs extra "boxes" or what? ....read )

I've used the Dallee unit for years with MTH subways. I run conventional (not DCS) so I needed Dallee unit. We also use the same system at the Railroad Museum of Long Island and we are very happy with it. This winter we are adding the intermediate stop for added realism. This is also a Dallee unit.

Is it easy for beginner to set up?

I live on Long Island . Where is railroad museum 

Long Island is big. Nassau Hobbies is a sponsor of the forum. I don't know if you near there. Call them and ask if they could demonstrate the system for you.

I have attached the DCS manual. Read about Routes and Scenes starting at page 89. 

What you do is record a series of commands to make the engine and accessories do what you want them to do then play it back.

it would also help if you provided the MTH product number to receive better assistance.

Thanks for replying the manual 

Thanks for the manual 

Let me be clear.

The MTH PS2 and PS3 subways and trolleys can be setup to operate point-to-point and back in CONVENTIONAL mode, as well as when using DCS,without any additional equipment.

Just read the instruction manual that comes with the subway set!

1) the problem with using the DCS station stop/reverse program is that the stops move a bit, so after a while it may hit a bumper or stop short at the end.  Great idea but hard to implement because of wheel slippage, etc.

2) it would be easiest to implement using a e-unit type trolley, isolated center rail at each end, and a timer circuit to trigger the stop-and-reverse sequence.  Highly reliable and always stops in the right place. (A Dallee unit or homebrew timing setup)

IMHO....

Yanksali, the Railroad Museum of Long Island is located in Riverhead and is open to the public in the summer months on weekends for  small entry fee . You can check out our website at RMLI.org. We do meet every Tuesday to work on the Lionel Visitors Center layout so if you are in the area stop by.    Lenny J

Thank you