Contact tracks are ideal for controlling signals as well as points (turnout switches). How this is accomplished is through event programming in a CS3. Without a CS3, there is a limited method of block control that can be enabled with an M84.
Since the digital system allows you control the trains individually then you can just make the train gradually slow using timing intervals IE 60 then 40 then 20 having a set time between each speed zone
There is a caveat to controlling trains in this fashion. Yes, you can program a train to gradually decelerate, however, this can only be manually activated. For hands free deceleration, it will not work. Mostly due to the inability to identify a train's location on a layout, without computer aid.
I'm thinking of using the conatct track for points and the occupancy to control signals and stop points is this practicable
Contact tracks are ideal for controlling signals as well as points (turnout switches). How this is accomplished is through event programming in a CS3. Without a CS3, there is a limited method of block control that can be enabled with an M84.
Since the digital system allows you control the trains individually then you can just make the train gradually slow using timing intervals
IE 60 then 40 then 20 having a set time between each speed zone
There is a caveat to controlling trains in this fashion. Yes, you can program a train to gradually decelerate, however, this can only be manually activated. For hands free deceleration, it will not work. Mostly due to the inability to identify a train's location on a layout, without computer aid.
On my shuttle both sensors went red and stopped working!
Why is that?
The problem could be settings related or connection related, so it's best to contact us at Digital@marklin.com