reverse loops

I am trying to avoid using a reverse loop at all cost, but no matter how I lay my track on my layout I can't get the effect that I want.I do not want to have to manually switch anything to make my train go around the track. Turnouts are ok,but not regular running. I do not have a scanner for my computer, but I wish I could send some pictures so I could get some expert advice. Any help is: as always greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Chip

 

Chip,

There are a couple of automatic reverse loop board on the market. I am not sure who makes them but I am sure if you Google reverse loops or something like that you will probaly find one.

It sees the train and does the reversing for you.

Shannon

 

Bachmann sells a reverse loop kit that works quite well.

 

Hey Jeffrey, I have looked for the Bachman unit you mentioned but can`t seem to find it. Any suggestions?

Chip

 

Look here.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/catalog/?function=detail&id=1542

This unit works on anything from N scale to Large scale.

 

Chip

Digtrax Makes them http://www.digitrax.com, so do lenz and Tonys Trains has them as well.

 

Here's the link to the Digitrax unit.
http://www.digitrax.com/prd_powerman_ar1.php

 

Does these accessories require DCC to operate, or will they also work on DC?

 

That sure looks like DCC to me. I know there were a few articles w/ schematics in one of the recent N scale publications. I will try to remember to look for them when I get home.

 

Thanks for the help. I sould have mentioned that my layout is DC.

Chip