An LGB 10340/5 shuttle control item. Need some advise.

[maxi-model]

Here is something that has been passed to me that I'm sure the LGB officinados on here will identify immediately. Thought to be a 10340/5 shuttle unit. No longer required by a local shop of my acquaintance. A case of can I make use of it ? Well, I'm all battery power but it might be handy to improvise with the odd loco not converted yet, like my Bachmann ginormous GE45 tonner. Well, over to you, can you confirm its identity and completeness ? And how does it work ? Google Lens seems to show there should be a 2nd track piece but I'm sure that can be improvised if missing. It is not tested or known if working but show me a simple way it can be and I will try. I'm sure operator manuals could be found online, I'll take a look see. Thanking you in expectation

 

[playmofire]

It's part, you need another piece of split track and each needs a diode. That's what the two holes either side of the gap are for. The other split track could be the half length with the built-in gubbins between the rails.

I can message you the instructions.

 

[maxi-model]

It's part, you need another piece of split track and each needs a diode. That's what the two holes either side of the gap are for. The other split track could be the half length with the built-in gubbins between the rails.

I can message you the instructions.

Thank you playmofire, that would be most useful. I have a 12 ft long double siding inside my house, joined by an R5 point, that could be used as a "shuttle" track. I assume one side will have to be isolated from the side the "shuttle" is fitted to. Looking at this picture of a 10340 it just needs a 2nd split rail track section and the diodes. The electronic gubbins appear to be built into the buffer stop, see my picture above. What are the spec' of these diodes, I assume I could get from an electrical supplier and fit them or are there actual LGB spares ? The actual buffer unit looks clean and unused.

Stock image LGB 10340 shuttle set.

 

[playmofire]

At one time the set came with two of these:

LGB Straight Interrupter Track 150 mm | LGB Websites

Using LGB garden railroad track will give more dynamic to your layout as easy as child’s play. Simply put the track together and you can get started. LGB

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And I have a couple of spare diodes you can have.

 

[maxi-model]

As far as I can see there is nothing apart from a terminal block under the cover on the isolated 10153 track section. This would help if track isolation was for signalling application but does not seem to offer any benefit over a section of rail with a simple cut to create a gap in this "shuttle" application. If I were to fit the "shuttle" to one siding then I would take a rotary cutter to the rails already in place, in the right places depending on operation mode opted for, see link to manual -

https://shourtline.swl4.com/LGB-10345_Auto_Shuttle_Train_Set_English_Instruction_Manual_OCR.pdf

This rather than pulling up the nailed in and glued ballasted track. Yes, those diodes would be most useful, but first I must fathom actually which wiring setup will best suit and if the 12 ft section of track I would use would be sufficiant. Use incorporated into the larger outdoor layout would not be practical, I went battery power for a reason, no need to clean the railhead anymore. Perhaps it would be better to pass it on to someone who could make good use of it ?

 

[playmofire]

The shuttle unit needn't be a simple end-to-end one:

 

[PhilP]

@maxi-model
I would pass it on..
Should you want a loco to shuttle, I suggest you consider the functionality built-in to your RC Trains /Micron rexeiver/controllers.

The latest iterations allow more than just a 'plain' back and forth shuttle.


PhilP.

 

[maxi-model]

@maxi-model
I would pass it on..
Should you want a loco to shuttle, I suggest you consider the functionality built-in to your RC Trains /Micron rexeiver/controllers.

The latest iterations allow more than just a 'plain' back and forth shuttle.


PhilP.

I learn something new every day. Usefull to know something I might try with my OcCre Madrid tram. However, I'm loath to plumb in reed switch/magnet operation for what might be just a novelty use. We'll see, there may be a shuttle operation opportunity with my heavily revised and simplified garden layout. There could be a 2nd tram soon too though, a Soller. Now how do we find my "shuttle" gizmo a new home ?

 

[Zerogee]

..... Now how do we find my "shuttle" gizmo a new home ?

Put it up on the For Sale section here, Max, at a reasonable price... my guess is that it won't be there for long!

Jon.

 

[maxi-model]

Put it up on the For Sale section here, Max, at a reasonable price... my guess is that it won't be there for long!

Jon.

First I need to test if it is still functioning. That I do not know how to do.

 

[Madman]

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