 Joined: 03/06/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,249 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Does anyone know for sure how to isolate the tracks on a C track double slip. I'm using TraninController and I need to isolate the tracks so as to implement track occupancy. Do I cut all 4 track tabs, similar to a straight track where I cut both track tabs.
Regards
Greg |
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 Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,884 Location: Michigan, Troy
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Seems I recall seeing an explanation with photos, but not sure where. Have you googled it?
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 Joined: 11/06/2007(UTC) Posts: 208 Location: Eslöv, Sweden
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Hi Greg,
I also use TC and I don’t see the need for detection at switches. I use train lengths and set the lengths of each block. If a train doesn’t fit in a block, the route over the switch will not be released. I have never had any problem with this setup. I have used TC since version 5.
I use TC 9 gold. What version are you using?
Br, Peder
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Joined: 03/06/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,249 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Originally Posted by: pederbc  Hi Greg,
I also use TC and I don’t see the need for detection at switches. I use train lengths and set the lengths of each block. If a train doesn’t fit in a block, the route over the switch will not be released. I have never had any problem with this setup. I have used TC since version 5.
I use TC 9 gold. What version are you using?
Br, Peder
Hi Peder, I'm using version 9 and I've been using TC for over 5 years now, however this is the first time I've used double slips. I guess I'll have to experiment with the little red tabs and see if this helps or sacrifice one double slip. Regards Greg |
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 Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 3,555 Location: Paris, France
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Hi Greg Rocrail user here. It is not so different from TC and does not need to perform such operations on switches and double slip. Usually a simple detection just before the double slip and after is enough. Just a thought. On my layout, there are many double slips, triple switches and regular switches. No need whatsoever Here it is in operation Cheers Jean |
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Joined: 11/06/2007(UTC) Posts: 208 Location: Eslöv, Sweden
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On each block (usually tracks between 2 switches) i use 3 sensors, 1 on each trackpiece on the ends and 1 sensor on all the pieces between. So just as John describes, there’s a sensor on eack trackpiece connected to a switch (of any sort). I also make sure that I can detect each wheel on the train so I can detect lost cars. If you possibly run out of all luck there could be a small car lost right on the switch, but I have never been that unlucky😎(yet).
Peder
I use C-track and detect by isolating one of the rails. Checkout the ”diode trick” if you’re not familiar with it.
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 Joined: 18/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 17 Location: Western Province, Colombo
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Greg, I agree with Jean. If you are using a 24624, note that the mechanism is quite delicate and is easily damaged. It is best to avoid doing anything directly on the switch. Like Jean, I use contact track pieces on either side of switches when needed.
Vaji.
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Joined: 03/06/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,249 Location: Sydney, NSW
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I think I have resolved the problem. I didn't touch the double slip - I added some short pieces viz. 24064's to each "leg" and I applied the red tabs to these short pieces, and so far it seems to be working.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards
Greg |
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Joined: 06/10/2021(UTC) Posts: 1 Location: New york
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Originally Posted by: pederbc On each block (usually tracks between 2 switches) i use 3 sensors, 1 on each trackpiece on the ends and 1 sensor on all the pieces between. So just as John describes, there’s a sensor on eack trackpiece connected to a switch (of any sort). I also make sure that I can detect each wheel on the train so I can detect lost cars. If you possibly run out of all luck there could be a small car lost right on the switch, but I have never been that unlucky😎(yet). mcdvoicePeder I use C-track and detect by isolating one of the rails. Checkout the ”diode trick” if you’re not familiar with it. If a train doesn’t fit in a block, the route over the switch will not be released. I have never had any problem with this setup. I have used TC since version 5.
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