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Turntables are not just for reversing. A turntable also moves cars (and engines) between multiple tracks and storage facilities. Two-car sets need to be moved e
by mayoff 8y ago
Turntables are not just for reversing. A turntable also moves cars (and engines) between multiple tracks and storage facilities. Two-car sets need to be moved even if not reversed.
- mannykannot 8y agoYou can do that with tracks and switches - in fact, you can also reverse rolling stock with a 'Wye'. I believe turntables were mostly used to reverse steam locomotive - tender sets, and to build engine sheds in constricted urban areas where there wasn't a lot of room for a switch network.