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Reversing Controller

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barnmichael
In a recent acquisition, I found in the box an Aristo Craft Reversing Controller, model ART-11090-02. One of my little projects was to set up a trolley line that went from one end to the other, sat for a few minutes, then returned. I am hoping this device may do the job. However, I have no documentation or any idea how to set one of these up.

First, will this do the job? If so, how do I hook it up?

If this is not the correct device, how do I set this type of operation up?

If this is not the right forum to ask, please point me in the correct direction.

Thanks,
Michael
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C
I'm interested in building a reversing unit from the schematic in this thread. Is there enough info describing the components to go to RS and buy them?
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Does that mean that the circiut is reverses after a specific amont of time rather than when the locomtve clears the break n track and diode? Would this mean that slowing down the locomotve could cause it to reverse prior to getting to the end?
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I put the below list together. For the items with a question mark, is more description needed to go into RS pick up all or most of the parts?
Please edit the list as needed. Is a pot a resistor? Thanks.

bridge rectifier ?
capacitor 100 mfd 35 volt
capacitor 10 mfd 16 volt
capacitor 200 mfd 16 volt
regulator positive 6 volt
resistor 1 k ohm
resistor 47 k ohm
pot 500 k ?
555 chip ?
relay coil ?
relay armature ?
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