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Newbie question: automatic switches

Started by billgiannelli, December 03, 2014, 06:55:16 AM

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billgiannelli

Hello!
I am a newbie with a question about switches.
Is there an automatic switch setup, so that the switch is thrown after the train passes over it?
My intention is to have the train travel over both loops I have installed automatically.
thanks
Bill

Joe323

Do not know of any in HO.  I think Lionel may have had such switches.  If anyone knows I be interested.   Forgetting to throw a switch is my biggest source of derailment.

Hunt

Automatic turnout throw can be done several ways using different technologies.

Following links contain info from just two of many sources for you to start learning about your options and how-to-do-it.

http://www.circuitron.com/index_files/cat/301CAT.pdf
http://www.dccspecialties.com/products/pdf/man-hareng.pdf