sense a short they first reverse the polarity. If the short per-
sists, then they will disconnect the track.
Hints and tricks for smooth operation
Let’s talk about how to get smooth, bulletproof operation of a
reversing section.
The first criteria is the loop must be longer than the longest pos-
sible train. It will probably require its own bus – I call it a revers-
ing sub-bus. Rolling stock should not be entering and leaving the
section at the same time. If the auto-reverser sees short circuits
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6. Staggered gaps (yellow insulators) on the Rocky Mountain
Pacific
). Visible in this photo is the
black plastic piece that is screwed to the ties on either side of
the 3-tie long insulating section to keep the track from walking
apart and the power feed coming into the lower mainline track
from the bottom of the photo. Bruce Petrarca photo
