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 Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,730 Location: Toronto
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I now have a reverse loop on the first level of my layout and on the second level I would like to see if there is anything I could do short of a reverse loop to turn the loco around owing to space/view concerns.
If I put a full reverse loop on the second level, I would lose sight of the first level.
Cars do 3-point turns to turn around, what about locos?
Any thoughts on the matter?
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 1 user liked this useful post by baggio
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Joined: 09/11/2013(UTC) Posts: 336 Location: Toronto, Canada
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In reality and 3-rail, no issues. If you're talking about 2-rail, you still have the same difficulty with power and ground as a loop.
If you draw it out and follow your power and ground rails, they still end up being crossed just like with a loop. |
My Layout Build | Märklin CS3+ | K-track | Merkur | Viessmann | LDT | iTrain | Modeling primarily DB EpIV-VI
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Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,730 Location: Toronto
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I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!  I thought I had a real loser with this question and now I see that it does exist.  It even seems not too difficult to put together if I find the little parts in my stash. (Of course, there is always Mike....) THANK YOU!!!  |
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Joined: 18/11/2008(UTC) Posts: 495 Location: Oakville, Ontario
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There were some Wye designs presented in this thread: The C track topic - ideas, uses, and innovations. Starting at post 5. The length of the branches of the "wye" determine what length of locomotive/train that you can turn around. Glad to see you are expanding your layout. Good luck! Harold.
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Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,730 Location: Toronto
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Thank you, Harold, Dale, Roland, Kimball, El Cheapo and ALL the others who contributed tips to this topic. Sorry if I forgot someone.  I want to play around with the various possibilities and I'll report back. Regards to all. Silvano |
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Ah, Then there's this:  Mikey |
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I used to have one in a layout long time ago, it was a really efficient way to turn steam locos.
It can be both a triagle or a star (like the one posted by analogmike), I personally suggest the triangle. |
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