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Auto Reversing Module

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melarson:
Dan,

Having studied you drawing, it appears to me you'll need three reversers (four if you decide to install the turntable).  Take a look at the attached drawing for reference.

Red and black represent your main feed rails.  The reverse sections are in green (both rails, to indicate that their polarity is dynamically reversible).  You will need to create a gap everywhere that green rails meet red and black rails, then feed the green sections of track through their respective AR-1.

Hope that helps.  Let us know if you have other questions.

--Michael

Judge_KB:
Has anyone used a Frog Juicer rather than the Ring Engineering AR-1?  I don't mean to ruffle any feathers here with the question but I know many of us will look at cost.  I am just investigating different options right now and currently I do not have a layout.  I would need to look at a comparison of options provided by the different units or any other competitions equipment.  I will most likely stay with Ring as the equipment is compatible, but then again we are supposed to be able to run Ring equipped locomotives on DCC powered systems.

Kevin B.

melarson:
Kevin,

I have not thought of using a Frog Juicer as an auto-reverse control.  I read up on Tam Valley Depot's website and they do make a dual juicer that can be configured as a reverser.  It does not specifically state it would work for pure DC (it does of course say it works for DCC), so were I you I would consider contacting them to ask that question.

But the dual juicer is $32, and you can get the RailPro AR-1 for $32 at either Precision Design Co (and free shipping) or Yankee Dabbler.  Not seeing any savings, I would stick with the RailPro product.  It costs no more and is 100% compatible and supported.

My two cents.

Michael

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