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Runaround Tracks Explained
Shane sent in this brief article to share:
A runaround track allows a train to move in front or at the back of another train or locomotive. It is usually used at the terminal of a branch line to prevent the train from reversing direction.
A runaround track easily switches between carriages. Switches are installed at both ends, allowing a locomotive to push another car into a point facing spur by going around it in parallel. This is useful when trains return from a trip and drop off cargo. Using engines at both ends of a train eliminates the need of ‘running around’.
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