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Reply to "Multi-function train detector brainstorming. Ideas wanted!"

Anyways,

About a hour later I have a fully functioning Train Direction detector using "simulated isolated rails" Simply take and make a smaller block between the two signaled block. (this could also be used to activate [power on] the next coming signal like how the real world automatic signals in a way)  The program simply uses logic from my Arduino Uno signal controller I made up for the model rr club I belong too.

Here is the logic of it simplified:

If Block One is occupied (HIGH) and the "Island" and Block 2 are not occupied (LOW) either East or West (what I picked) is not lit up.

if Block One is HIGH and island  and block 2 is LOW then Westbound LED is activated

If Block One is LOW and Island and Block 2 are HIGH then Eastbound Signal is activated.

I would imagine with a little more tinkering i could make it print text to a small display but for now I'll await feedback and questions. 

Videos attached to this reply. Note that I am only connecting one wire that is simulating the train entering the Island block before the next block.

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