[Richard Johnson]

QUOTE (neil_s_wood @ 29 Nov 2007, 08:26) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>40 quid from http://www.mackaymodels.co.uk/

*** Avoid the Lenz reverser - its very old technology, relay based and can chatter in some circumstances - Overall not a good product.... its far too slow acting. Electronic reversers will not only be better, they will be cheaper.

A good electronic reverser can be as low as GBP25, or up to 30 If you want one which also has the ability to act as an overload protector.

You can also use the DCCconcepts MASTERswitchPLUS by linking it to the reverse loop exit turnout - MS plus is an extension of the very successful MASTERswitch range and as well as a power boost for Peco points PLUS it has 4 sets of changeover contacts so can also act as auto reverser AND still have enough spare contacts for frog power switching AND signal interlocking!

...and its only about 15 quid in UK. If you'd like more detail PM me please.

(Unlike the Lenz which switches under the loco as it crosses the gap, when the device actually switches ahead of the train like MS PLUS then the use of relays or similar is OK)

Richard Johnson
DCCconcepts
Perth, AU

 

[Richard Johnson]

QUOTE (Breaston @ 30 Nov 2007, 06:18) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>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

Hi

If Select still won't work with a reverser, then the MS PLUS will certainly do it for you. Itshould be connected to the point motor on the reverse loop and you wire it as a reversing DPDT using two sets of the auxiliary contacts. There's a diagramme in the manual (Page 14) which is HERE.

As you'll see from the manual - this product can do almost anything!!

Regards

Richard