AR-1 (reversing unit) for point to point trolley

Started by errolflynn737, December 13, 2016, 07:12:19 PM

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errolflynn737

Has anyone used an AR-1 for a simple point-to-point trolley operation?  I have opto-sensors on order to put at each end and wire according to the instructions.
I would also like the trolley to pause at each end for a few seconds.  Would I need to add relays for that?  Thanks for any help and I would prefer not to have a lot of other ideas shared with me.
John
Oregon River Railroad-

Flare

Which trolley are you talking about?

If it's a DCC model, your best bet might be a Train Shuttle controller:  http://www.tamvalleydepot.com/products/trainshuttle.html

Uses rail gaps to detect the the trolley's position, and has adjustable speed and pause duration.

Hunt

The Circuitron AR-1 does not include delay.

For adjustable time at each end delay use Circuitron #800-5401 AR-2 Automatic Point-to-Point Reversing Circuit with Adjustable Delay for DC.

ebtnut

We have an AR-2 installed on our club's trolley line and it works great.  The end delay is adjustable.  We have it set for about 45 seconds which seems OK for our purposes.