Digitrax AR1 Automatic Reverse Controller

 AR1 Features:

• Cost effective automatic reversing for one reversing section or subdistrict
• User selectable trip current lets you adjust the AR1 to work with any scale or equipment on your layout
• Auto-Reversing manages polarity mismatches on the reversing track section without manually throwing electrical toggle switches or adding another booster
• 8 amp peak, 6 amp continuous Auto-reversing control for a single reversing district.
• Simple to wire 4 wire hookup, no locomotive wiring required
• No external power required, runs off track power
• AR1 operates with or without LocoNet, so it is compatible with all DCC systems.

Alternatives to AR1 for Automatic Reversing on your layout:1.  Use a double pole, double throw switch to manually allow for reversing.2.  Use one Digitrax booster set for automatic reversing and another set for normal operation.3.  Use a PM42 Quad Power Manager to handle 4 power sub-districts.  You can set these up to be automatic reversing or power managers to prevent short circuits from shutting down your layout.