The problem I found when thinking about a turntable, was how long to make it, and of course as it gets longer, it tends to take up a lot of space.
Since the friends that come over to run have locos like Big Boys and Challengers, I decided that I did not wish to use up the space, plus the complication of making a nice stable turntable, so went with a Wye, or triangular junction, instead, so after steaming up you can enter the track in either direction.
Also it is long enough so that a complete train can be turned when necessary.
Which of course is the next issue with a yard, or passing loop, is how long will the longest expected train be?
The answer is always longer than you expect!
As long as you enjoy there build.
All the best,
David Leech, Canada
Since the friends that come over to run have locos like Big Boys and Challengers, I decided that I did not wish to use up the space, plus the complication of making a nice stable turntable, so went with a Wye, or triangular junction, instead, so after steaming up you can enter the track in either direction.
Also it is long enough so that a complete train can be turned when necessary.
Which of course is the next issue with a yard, or passing loop, is how long will the longest expected train be?
The answer is always longer than you expect!
As long as you enjoy there build.
All the best,
David Leech, Canada
