I'm hoping someone here also uses this autoreverser.
I'm using DCC on my On30 Christmas layout. I ordered the system last year, but it did not show up until after Christmas, so it has only been used on the test bench until now. I have an NCE Powercab and I'm running Bachmann Forneys with factory installed sound decoders and the new 4-4-0 with no sound.
My problem is with the wyes/reverse loop. I have a DCC Specialties OG-AR OnGuard DCC Circuit Breaker and Auto Reverser. When I run into the reversing section, the locomotive briefly halts, then continues. In the helpfull hints section of the instructions, it says
"When setting up gaps for reverse sections, we recommended that the gaps be staggered about 1/8". Perfectly aligned gaps may reduce the current needed for OG-AR to reverse properly."
Since the layout is built with sectional track and was originally DC only, the gaps are simply insulated rail joiners and are not staggered. Could this be my problem ? I could try moving a jointer one section up, but this would give me a 9" offset, way more than the recommended. Would trying this cause other problems ?
I'm using DCC on my On30 Christmas layout. I ordered the system last year, but it did not show up until after Christmas, so it has only been used on the test bench until now. I have an NCE Powercab and I'm running Bachmann Forneys with factory installed sound decoders and the new 4-4-0 with no sound.
My problem is with the wyes/reverse loop. I have a DCC Specialties OG-AR OnGuard DCC Circuit Breaker and Auto Reverser. When I run into the reversing section, the locomotive briefly halts, then continues. In the helpfull hints section of the instructions, it says
"When setting up gaps for reverse sections, we recommended that the gaps be staggered about 1/8". Perfectly aligned gaps may reduce the current needed for OG-AR to reverse properly."
Since the layout is built with sectional track and was originally DC only, the gaps are simply insulated rail joiners and are not staggered. Could this be my problem ? I could try moving a jointer one section up, but this would give me a 9" offset, way more than the recommended. Would trying this cause other problems ?