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Nigel, AHh Lightbulb moment . In my case the fixed rakes of Dapol Maunsel coaches (light bar ready so bogies are conneced) will each bridge the gaps until the complete train enters the ABC section. So it doesn't matter wether the train is going forward or pushing tender first the braking distance is the same as the whole train has to be past the rail break before the rail voltage drops to trigger ABC. Thank you so much. Colin

Nigel, no this is related to a reply from MarkW Post #4 on a thread that I started yesterday regarding changing to full automation using Digikeijs http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/141240-digikeijs-detection-for-automation/ ‘An alternative option is to stick with the RocRail time based programming and add a Lenz BM1 or homemade equivalent to give the accurate stopping location.’ I hope that this may provide a solution to stopping the trains on this project. https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=38977.msg501598#msg501598'> Bexhill West to Crowhurst via Sidley I thought that this thread was a better place to ask the question, if there is a workable solution then I would seriously consider it. Many thanks Colin

Is this true if the train is Push/Pull will the same ABC stop the train as direction of travel is the same but the loco is either travelling forward or reverse? Using Zimo decoder and ABC to stop at a station, if the train is travelling with the loco leading and the stop distance is 500mm for it to stop at a platform, when the loco is pushing the train tender first the ABC will still trigger the decelerate to stop sequence but as the stopping distance is still 500mm then the whole train stops further up the platform, or even overun as the loco stops in 500mm How could you make the same train stop within the station in both scenarios?

We have a layout that is going to be on permanent display and during testing it has become apparent that using a Hornby Elite controller and Hornby RM software is not going to provide the level of repeat accuracy in positioning trains after each circuit. Bexhill West to Crowhurst via Sidley We have limited success with using RocRail for time based programming ie Loco sounds carriage doors slamming Guards Whistle Loco short whistle Train leaves station Accelerates to cruising speed Runs around layout (time taken 155 seconds) Train Decelerates. Train stops at station But the stop position is not repeatable! So it is time to upgrade to train detection and full automation. Block Detection to locate the train ie Current sensing in order to accurately locate that trains maybe 40 sections could be needed. Digikeijs DR4088CS However as the locos are fitted with Zimo MX 648 sound decoders that have Railcom would this be compatible with DR5088RC if so is this the better detector in this instance? There are two Reverse loop modules on two Y junctions how would I handle the detection in those locations? ‘Spot’ train detector needed to trigger train deceleration at one location and stop at a particular location ie at the platform end. (Reed switch and magnets may not be practical as the track is Kato and already laid, IR Dot practical but expensive. Any suggestions would be appreciated. With 6 platforms and additional sidings this would be a minimum of 20 ‘Spot’ Detectors. Digikeijs: DR4088LN-Opto. I wish to retain the Turnout accessory decoders which are DCC Concepts ADS-8SX Controller: Digikeijs DR5000. One output to the Loconet and the other to the track including Turnout decoders. Software: iTrain or Train Controller (Will this currently track trains via Railcom ?) Does this seem feasible?