[breastonstation]

I understand that with any Return loop inc DCC layouts, speciliast wiring is required for a return loop.

Trouble is, I dont have a clue how to install a return loop system. Basically the loop is not too big and not too small, just enough to get about a 9 coach pendolino to turn its self around for example, How and what wiring would I need and what to do exactly?

I am asking many questions now before I start as I dont want to wire it all up to find its not correct.

I would really appreciate some advice on this please.

Many thanks

 

[breastonstation]

Thanks for that Neil, will these Lenz reverse loop moduels work with Hornby DCC Select control? I also see now looking for reverse loop on the net Hornby are making one as well...
cheers

 

[breastonstation]

before I seek advice, are the lenz reverse systems expensive? I cant see any prices on the net, my suppliers site doesnt have them. I might wait for the hornby version, not sure just yet. will see as I get the info.

Cheers

 

[breastonstation]

Richard, please would you explain to me how it would fit on my layout, e.g. imagine I have just laid down all track on my layout (not wired up), with return loops, points etc in place, how would I wire up the gadget you suggest? Is a point motor required, if so, how would I wire it all up and where does the power supply come from?

Many thanks

 

[breastonstation]

Thanks for the info everybody, just an idea, not sure if it would work or not, a few points which I have are 'live' but dont have point motors. I let the loco just roll onto the points and they switch on their own then stay open, say a branch joins a down mainline route, the mainline train going down then goes over and they just click and train runs smooth, would it work for the return loop?

Many thanks - the info is very interesting and something I will take a good read of tomorrow.