LGB 55080 Reverse Loop Module (MTS) - Priced reduced to £45!

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30/7/19 - PRICE REDUCED TO £45


An unused LGB Reverse Loop Module bought new and recently discovered when I cleared out my loft!

The reason for not using was that I converted to Massoth from LGB MTS shortly after buying this item and I wanted to keep all my components "same make" to avoid any potential compatibility problems.

Please note - Item price excludes postage. Indicative postage costs are between £5 and £6. The item may also be collected by arrangement or shipped using an alternative method if requested.




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Phil, is this the newer version that will operate in "sensor mode" like the Massoth one?

Jon.
 
Jon

As Ive never used the module I can't say for definite. The instructions show using the LGB 10152 insulated track elements to "isolate" the reversing loop, with cables from the module going to either side of one of the sections. I don't know if these insulated tracks have any "gubbins" within them to behave as "sensors" for the reverse loop module, or whether they are just a handy way of setting up the reverse loop and connecting the module to it. If the latter, then I guess the answer to your question is most probably "no". Sorry I can't be more precise Not much of a salesman, am I?!!!)

Phil
 
No problem, Phil - it's just that your photo shows what looks like a bag of Massoth black plastic insulated track clamps, which made me wonder.... were they supplied with the module, and does that bag also contain four very short (about 1"/25mm) pieces of brass rail, by any chance?

Jon.
 
Jon,

There are no short sections of track à la Massoth device. Also, I now remember that when I bought the module from Jeremy at Dragon G Scale he recommended the use of the Massoth style joiners and wiring tangs to ensure treble-free installation. The bag of bits is therefore a "bonus" which is not needed if the 10152 track sections are included in the reversing loop to effect connection. I will remove them from the box when I put the module up for sale on eBay (likely to be in the next day or so as apart from your good self no-one has been in touch over the item).

Best wishes
 
To expand on Greg's comments and answer Jon's question, the 55080 manuals make no mention of sensor tracks. Also the unit has no sensor inputs so it is probably safe to assume it works on short circuit detection only.
 
Re-reading the manual, it does indeed seem that this unit is the common type of autoreverser we use in the US too, you insulate the loop.

If the loop "polarity" is not correct when entering, it creates a brief short circuit and the module "auto reverses" the power to match "polarity".

I say "brief short" since the module acts very quickly.

I know that there are other units that can have a "sensor track" section, usually another insulated section at each end, and use that to sense without creating the short. To me that is unnecessary, but some people are afraid of the idea of a brief short. In running my trains for 10 years (and they draw a LOT of current), I have never experienced any wear or damage from running the 55080 type of system.

Greg
 
Yes, I should have done the obvious thing and looked at the model number first, the 55080 is indeed the original version operating in "short circuit" mode only (and I have two of these already, though neither in use on my permanent track), while the newer version is 55085 and includes the option of the sensor mode like the Massoth unit (which is essentially what it is, just in a black housing rather than a blue one). It was the presence of the bag of insulated track clamps in the pic that threw me.
I do have one of the Massoth modules too, which I've not used yet....

Thanks for the help, Phil - and for the record I do agree with Greg, I've never had a problem with using the older "shorting" units either.

Jon.
 
Thanks for the comments chaps. Helps me when I list it on eBay (without the bag of insulated joiners!) in case I get similar informed queries about the module.
 
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