LGB Trains Reverse Loop Fail! (G-scale) 

1015k is your "entry" peice to the loop and 1015t is your "exit". There are arrows on the peices next to the numbers, that is direction of travel. You have to reverse the polarity when the train is in that loop. Also, move the peices a little further away from the turnout they may be to close

Bruno,I feel your pain,the reverse loop is like alchemy I wish I could help,my train group tells me to"get over it" I do however feel spoilt today having both seen this and divided both in 1 day 👌👏👏

`Richard Trains What you are trying to do is very simple If you have all the right parts. The item that you need is. (2) ea, 17100 Track contacts. one located in each loop you will also need at one loop is (2) ea 1015t. At the other loop you will need (1) ea 1015t and (1) ea 1015K, The other item you will need is (1) ea 12010 Switch Drive and (1)ea 12070 Supplementary switch. make sure you have some wire for you will need it. Plus a good transformer. All these parts numbers are LGB Items. If you know how to wire all this up It will operated the way you want it to All you will need to do is just turn on the transformer set back an watch it run. Did have some what of a lay out just like that except half way between the two loops I added several side switches within added a train station etc.then I could run two trains automatic. and the numbers are unlimited.If you should need some help email me and I will try to got you up and running. Good luck, 246manchu@gmail.com

This LGB solution was a old school method and easy for young kids to turn a train around (provided the sections are working , not broken!). Later the EPL system with 1701, 1700 contacts has a fully automated reverse loop but does require wiring. Jim Zimm had DCC only reverse loops which requires a digital system. You have analog trains, so the LGB EPL method is recommended.

You put the tracks in the way the diagram tells you, BUT this is a manual operated reverse loop. Once the train is in the section, you switch direction on the power pack ( reverse direction knob). IT IS ONLY MANUALLY done. But..the reason it may not work is maybe the diode in one section is bad?

this honestly makes me want to buy that kind of train tracks right now with that specific train engine so i could solve the problem for you

No idea what the issue is either, Bruno. I'm sure you'll figure it out though (eventually). :) Love the trains, and the tracks, by the way! You look real snazzy in that conductor's hat! ;)

It's saying you have to flip a direction button before the train exists the loop!...

The LGB kit is truly old school and things can be improved by going to DCC operation . I have a similar setup and at each loop there is a Lenz LK200 with only 4 wire connections plus track separations/ isolation on each end for both rails and it works fantastic . Getting into DCC does not mean spending a fortune as there are quite affordable command stations and decoders .

So I use the 1015k on my layout running DC. It looked like you were not fully reversing the throttle while the train is between the 1015t and 1015k. Once the train passes the 1015t switch the throttle into reverse. The train will still keep going forward. Leave the throttle in reverse. When it exits the k it should keep going forward and the reverse throttle direction is your new forward. If the train goes backwards when you switch to reverse while between the 1015t and 1015k then your 1015k is broken.

I had this on my last railroad. If I remember correctly, you need to ensure that the arrows on the track are facing the correct way of travel. Trains always need to enter the loop following these arrows. You need to stop the train within the loop and flip the direction on the controller. Sadly it is not entirely automatic - like I thought it was as well! Hope that helps!

The tracks you have are just isolated tracks, nothing else. You also need a signal relay. Item 50950 or equivalent.

Nice video, but was wondering if you figured this out? I also have a electric rail g scale train setup and new to the hobby. Was also wondering how to do a reverse loop track. Thanks again.

there should be no power going to the loop section of the track. looks like you have connectors on the track

It's really hard to tell, but what exactly are you doing with the controller? 1:00 - Why is the power connected inside the loop? It shouldn't be in there.

Your train is like I think I can

Maybe provide the part number and instructions in the description so we know what you're dealing with? Also, do you have access to point motors, have you tried anticlockwise running, are the units symmetrical (i.e. what happens if you flip one of them 180deg), and do the terms insulfrog and electrofrog mean anything to you?

Is the opposite turnout polarity cuasing the issue. Turnouts hsve the switch track parts that move and touch the rail and have current going through them in one direction. Could the other side turnout be causing the issue. It looks like a short to me.

You have to stop inside the loop and turn the power unit in the other direction so it will work

1:28 Rules for terminal loops in track plans : - terminal loop traffic may only be operated in one predetermined direction

These are supposed to be used with DCC due to how instead of running with varying voltage the track power remains constant and it just sends commands to the engine

Were you able to ever get this working? I have the exact same issue!

Couple ideas. Probably me thinking crazy but. First try to do the train going the other way around the loop. Second try reversing the reverse loops around. Probably won't work but who knows.

Watch Jim Zimmermans video on reversing loops

I'm quite sure on of the reverser electronics parts is defective

did u get it to work yet

You need a Digital reversing Loop module

Ever thought trying a wye track for your layout than a loop?

u need to isolate the loop with plastic rail connectors

And the thing is Moochie probably knew exactly what your doing wrong. But cat instincts demand you be ignored

i think those pieces have polarity and you didn't putted in the right way.

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maybe its as simple as you have to have the seconded loop set up before it will work

Let’s go Brandon

Let’s Go Brandon Reverse Loop?