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baggio		#1 Posted : 19 March 2017 23:47:48(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Toronto		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? Thank you.
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Roland		#2 Posted : 19 March 2017 23:53:25(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 09/11/2013(UTC) Posts: 333 Location: Toronto, Canada		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.
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DaleSchultz		#3 Posted : 20 March 2017 00:06:44(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 3,997		yes it is called a Wye. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wye_(rail)
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baggio		#4 Posted : 20 March 2017 00:24:49(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Toronto		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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Crazy Harry		#5 Posted : 20 March 2017 00:32:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/11/2008(UTC) Posts: 477 Location: Oakville, Ontario		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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baggio		#6 Posted : 20 March 2017 01:09:14(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Toronto		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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analogmike		#7 Posted : 20 March 2017 01:51:57(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 02/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 739 Location: NEW JERSEY, USA		Ah, Then there's this: Mikey
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Leitner		#8 Posted : 20 March 2017 02:14:33(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/12/2010(UTC) Posts: 274		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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