Again if DCC, and since starmeister  references the reverse modules, I'm going to assume, dangerous I know, that it is DCC.  Check the manual of your controller for the keyword 'route'.  For the MRC prodigy Advance what this allows is the throwing of multiple consecutively connected or not, to be thrown with one command. 

Hope this helps.

VidGuy069

Ooops, my bad.

the hopefully correct link is

http://diversionsonline.org/doc1_pdf.pdf  Bloody underscore.

bobdelarosa1

I use the MRC Prodigy Advance 'squared' with my EZ track.  it was/is a little higher priced than Bachmann but I've been using it for years, no issues.  My layout is all DCC and the baby handles it all.

Hope this was helpful.

VidGuy.

P.S.  I don't 'do' bibles.   

jward and NM;
I hope the 'drawing' at the following link does not confuse you even more.

The red line is the #5 switch.

http://diversionsonline.org/doc1-pdf.pdf

And yes you'll need a pdf reader to view it.
Miscellaneous info.  Total layout is DCC using EZ track.

VidGuy

Hello all;
I have a situation and need help.

Situation:  I have mt DCC equipped HO motorized TT.  on 'track' 4 I have 1 3in. piece and 4 15in. pieces.  attached to the curves is a #5 switch.  I have standard switches on either end of the loop that feed into the #5 switch.

I had everyting connected, sans reverse loop module, and had a short.  After running a few tests I decided I need at least one Reverse loop. 

Do I need one at BOTH ends of the #5 switch?

Thanks to all in advance.
VidGuy

Tons of options.  lots of free or low cost track planning software, books from Bachmann and others at your LHS, or, my personal favorite, wing it.  Get an idea as to what you want your layout to look like, then start laying track.  If your stock of track doesn't fit your 'plan', then alter then plan to fit your stock, or change your stock to fit the 'plan'.
Personally, I usually do the former.

Hope this helps.

B.T.W.  Are you running DCC, and how big is your available space?


VidGuy

Well wid, based on your description that track is used for a trolley layout.  If you don't have/want a trolley on your layout, return it for 'wire free' track.

VidGuy

Hunt;
First of all, my apologies for getting the pieces wrong.  There is no .5.  I believe there was a small misunderstanding.  I was hoping to be able to connect  a .75 to something else without modifying ANY of the involved pieces.  Apparently that is not case.

I still stand by my previous statement about odd marketing.


VidGuy069

I 'recently' purchased to adore mentioned assortment pack. overall a good investment.  HOWEVER, there is always a however, the smaller pieces (.5 and .75) are not usable.  the prongs that connect the roadbed are longer than the piece of track.  the gap left between pieces is just right for derailments.  It seems to me that the only way to use these smaller pieces is to break off all or part of the prong on all connected pieces and let the joiners do the work of holding the pieces.
Now I could be completely wrong on this.  Anyone able to use the .5 and .75 WITHOUT ant modifications?

Odd marketing.  One needs to break something in order to use it.  Or did I get a weird batch.


Sincerely,
VidGuy069

I did a quick search on removing rail joins from e-z track.  I attempted this using needle nose pliers and only succeeded in pulling out the entire rail.  I need to replace the joins on the e-z track with code 83 - 100 joins for my swing bridge.

As always and all help is genuinely appreciated.

Sincerely,
VidGuy069

All of my stuff is DCC as well.  The two pics (links to them) show a prior layout under construction.  it HAD 2 reverse loops and 2 figure 8s.  1 figure 8 for each oval.  Maybe you can get an idea for layout from the pics. 

http://www.diversionsonline.org/BachmannPics/DSCN2947
     and
http://www.diversionsonline.org/BachmannPics/DSCN29478

Of course I may totally misunderstand your questions an be completely off track.   

Anywho, good luck.
VidGuy069

A quick search of the on-line catalog found this part number.  44579
The downside to this is if the car is long the the gates will start to rise os the gap between the truck is over the sensors as well as the gap between the cars/


VidGuy069

Hope I'm no too late.  I use 2 - 3 cameras.  My 2 camcorders (Cannon and JVC) I place in certain placesalong the layout to get the 'overall' look.  I also place a Contour Roam on a flat car and latthe camera on it's side.  I then take one of the diesels and 'push' said flat car to get thatcab feel.  I correct the camera angle in post production.  But THAT'S for another Forum.

If I understand your question correctly, the answer is,'it doesn't matter'.  There are connectors on bothsides of the terminal rerailer so that you can connect power to it from either side.  To suit your layout.

If this was helpful, Then enjoy, Else, write back with a bit more detail.
Shoot.  Gotta stop writing comments in code.


VidGuy069

Allot of it depends on the plans level of detail. Some plans are so detailed they tell you what piece of track connects to which other piece. (i.e. 3 9" straights, then 4 22" curve...)  My personal favorite by the way.  The other end is just a drawing of the overall shape of the plan.  It's up to you to figure out what piece goes where. These are fun because you get to adjust it to your own situation.  While not my favorite, they make for some intersting and challenging designs. Especially if you tend to redesign the plan as your laying your track.

Of course, that's just me.

VidGuy069