Hi Grahame from uk

Grahame Tomkins · 11 Aug 2024

I am just starting my layout, would like to introduce sensors to stop the train at a station automatically. Only using an analogue set up, any recommendations for the sensors to use.

PhilP · 11 Aug 2024

Welcome Grahame,

You can do this with a magnet under the loco, and a reed switch in the track.

If you are prepared to have a RC loco, then there is a system which can give you stop after a sensor, a shuttle (stop then return) or station-stop (stop then continue).

You can also get dedicated shuttle systems.

PhilP

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