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The Difference Between a Single Slip and Double Slip
Online Train Club Member Henry J sent in this question for readers:
“Maybe the old brain isn’t working right (not an uncommon occurrence :), but I’m confused about understand the differences between a single slip and a double slip and what each does?”
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Hi Henry,
A single slip has only one curve track with the crossing and double slip has two curved sections one in either direction hence the name Hope this helps
You probably know that a slip combines a crossover with a point (or switch depending on where you live.) But a single slip only works as a point on one of the crossing tracks, a double slip works as a point on both tracks.
See attached photo. Top one is a single slip and the bottom is a double slip