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......yea, the reply makes about as much sense as the question.-jim
Originally Posted by Dave_R:
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by Dave_R:
However, I would argue that the trailing spurs at switch 1, 2, and 11 define this as a clear counter-clockwise layout (not speaking for the user, only my opinion).
Conversely, the spurs at switch 9 & 15 contradict this opinion, which in my humble opinion leaves the final direction up to the designer.
Just curious but, are you under the impression that railroads only run their real trains in the direction of "trailing point switches"?
I'll agree that "desirable" is best, but obviously ONLY on a double track mainline. However, if you build your model railroad according to that "rule", you would tend to eliminate some pretty interesting local freight switching maneuvers.
Back and forth, mostly, but on that rare occasion when conditions are just right, to and fro! 
Simon
Originally Posted by Dave_R:
Actually I believe that in double track territory trailing point turnouts were highly preferred for safety reasons, eg, to reduce the possibilities of serious derailment. As an example, on the PRR before, say, 1955, you would have been hard pressed to find a facing point turnout on a multi-track line outside of interlockings.
Best, SZ
all divisions (3) run clockwise. not willing to devote the space needed for reversing loops.
Since I have reversing loops, it all depends on what mood I'm in. The track design is for clockwise operation, which is the direction I prefer, but occasionally it's fun to take it through the loop and go CCW for awhile.
Mike
With a Wye installed my trains can go in any direction:
The main reason I added the Wye is so the train will be facing in the opposite direction when it returns to the yard/mainline junction.
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All 3 mainlines on our layout have a reverse loop in each direction, so they can run in all directions at any time we choose to throw the switch.
No virus alert here Bob
Point to point. East-West
When I build a train the initial direction is based upon which way the engine is facing when I take it off the wall. If the engine is facing to my left then the initial direction is CCW. Reverse loops take care of any changes.
On my lower blocks the primary direction of travel is dictated by the many accessories which demand a specific direction of travel for the operating car.
The trolley loop is simply that, a loop with a passing siding
The mine shifter is a back 12 foot back and forth operation controlled by a pocono mountain lines timed reverse unit.
The railroad itself is schematically a single track "Y" with reversing loops at all points. There is one divergent route to a 3 track sub end passenger terminal. All routes on the mainline can be accessed from the junction station so routing can vary as I see fit.
SteamWolf,
Your clock must go around different from all mine.
John
Originally Posted by Johnsgg1:
When I build a train the initial direction is based upon which way the engine is facing when I take it off the wall . . . . .
You know, I use that method too! I thought I was the only one.
