Using an atlas twin would allow you to keep the engine in dc moving. It has two reversing switches: one for reverse loop and one for main. Very simple and has been in use since the old days of cab control.
Yes - that would work, of course. It’s just two DPDT switches operating in parallel. Or I could add another DPDT switch beside the reversing switch I have already, flip both at the same time, but that would require running the DC power feed for my entire layout, both decks, through that second reverse switch- or I would create another polarity mismatch somewhere else. Not something I want to do right now. If it was a single deck, I probably would have done that. I could also get the same result with a 4PDT toggle switch, but again that means running my lower deck power through one side of the switch as well.
7:17 - Ahh, you've been shopping at Home Depot possibly, you're using FRP for your panel. I've probably bought 250+ sheets of this while renovating staff cabins. Geoff
Good video for those of us learning about wiring. Thx bud. I’ll be coming back to watch for reference.
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching! Always good to hear that it’s helpful.
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great update
Thank you!
The control panel looks fantastic, progress is always great
Thanks for watching!
Nice to see it all up and running smoothly. Congrats on your hard work.
Thanks!
Thanks for posting. Take care & stay safe.
Thanks for watching, and thank you for the comment!
Very skilful - thank you again for the explanation.
Thanks. I always hope it's helpful to somebody!
Using an atlas twin would allow you to keep the engine in dc moving. It has two reversing switches: one for reverse loop and one for main. Very simple and has been in use since the old days of cab control.
Yes - that would work, of course. It’s just two DPDT switches operating in parallel. Or I could add another DPDT switch beside the reversing switch I have already, flip both at the same time, but that would require running the DC power feed for my entire layout, both decks, through that second reverse switch- or I would create another polarity mismatch somewhere else. Not something I want to do right now. If it was a single deck, I probably would have done that. I could also get the same result with a 4PDT toggle switch, but again that means running my lower deck power through one side of the switch as well.
7:17 - Ahh, you've been shopping at Home Depot possibly, you're using FRP for your panel.
I've probably bought 250+ sheets of this while renovating staff cabins.
Geoff
Yes, it's from Home Depot. Left over from a shower build in a hunting trailer last summer.