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Traincontroller 23: Run a Second Train Into a Block

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In the previous 2 videos we saw how trains can run at different speeds in one and the same block and how we can create different stop positions in a block.

In this video we’re going to use both options to run a second train into a block that already contains a one.

The use for such an operation could for instance be when a train runs into a terminal track and we don’t want that same loco to push the train back out, driving backwards onto the main track.

We first need to uncouple the loco. If we have a uncoupler installed, TC can do that for us. Or, when using Kadee couplers, TC can perform a ‘Kadee shuffle’.

Then a new loco needs to run into the block, carefully, driving slow, and also stopping in time, before it hits the wagons. Or maybe we want to gently bump into them to couple. For this it can be helpful if we’d have the stop postition for the first train with reference to ‘end of train’.

The video shows how this can be accomplished, with safe speeds, with an extra stop position, and with an additional Schedule Rule.

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8 thoughts on “Traincontroller 23: Run a Second Train Into a Block”

  1. Hi Rudy, Great videos thanks for taking the time to post them.
    in this example where a second train enters the block I have set things up but when the train enters the block they join together and show as one loco. I am using Train Controller 7 Gold with current detection in the blocks (1 in each).

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    Posted by John | May 20, 2018, 17:44
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    • I’m afraid the current detection with one sensor is the cause why this not working as expected. you’ll need a separate run-in detector. With me it works thanks to the fat I use momentary sensors (reed switches).

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      Posted by RudyB | June 2, 2018, 14:23
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  2. Rudy, do you have more than one occupancy detector in Block WEST2 and do you need more than one detector to get two engines in one block? Thanks.

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    Posted by John | August 21, 2015, 14:31
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    • John, there is just one detector in the block, right behind the junction. I use momentary sensors, reed switches, so it is not an ‘occupancy’ detector. But with current detection, also one sensor, over the whole length of the track, would be enough.

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      Posted by RudyB | August 21, 2015, 15:20
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  3. Hello.

    I do not yet have a ECoS (for now I do not have anything DCC) but I want to make a layout that is controlled from a Windows computer (Mac or Linux are not excluded).

    I saw Ruud Boer’s films. I’m 99% decided to buy a ECoS.

    Because I do not want to have a gazillion manufacturers (at least in the digital part) I will I buy almost everything from them (decoders, boosters, feedback etc). I know that there will be no problems (at least I hope).

    I have some questions that I hope to find the answer here.

    These are questions to which (I think) I can only find the answer by testing or use. For now I can not perform tests.

    For testing, I buy second hand locomotives (2-4) plus accessories. For the moment I do not care physical appearance of the locomotives. THEY must have the chassis, engine, 1 light / lamp in front, one in back decoder (optional speaker).

    I have four trains running by TC on schedules. If I assign only one train to Digital system, that train will stop at the red light of the semaphor? Driving in manual mode.

    How can I change the default values ??of TC (eg block speed – 120km / h or 75mph). When adding a new block, the speed to be set at 200km / h

    If I want to put two locomotives on the same train, the TC just declare them as “Train Set”? This Train Set can “export” in ECoS?

    Is there a way to setup a password in ECoS for VNC access?

    I saw that can add more digital controllers.
    Suppose we have two intersecting unite physical layouts (by itself). Layouts are separated elctric / digital.

    Now the example:
    L1 – Layout 1
    L2 – Layout 2
    TR – That connect the two layouts Track
    RC1 – Reed contact on TR connected to Layout 1
    ST1 – Fisrt station on L1
    ST2 – First station on L2

    The train come from L1 onto TR and stop. There Will it trigger TR RC1 Which Will disconnect from L1 (electric / digital with the relay) and TR connect to L2 (electric / digital with the relay). From There Will Be a Normal schedule it to take the train to ST2. From here we use this as a single layout L2 (with all specific rules, schedules etc).
    I know I Can Apply condition etc etc but i did not mention That to keep it simple.

    Is this the correct method or Another Way You Can There is think? Well this is the automatic mode. I guess you-can drive the train free and you can do this (RC1 Will the disconnect / connect from L1 to L2 TR)

    How you put that image with number o trains and schedules on the board (I might miss that in your videos).

    Thank you

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    Posted by Doru | August 20, 2015, 10:37
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