Multi radius curves for my double reversing loop
I used multiple radius curves to minimize the size but also insure smooth operation. Look at all three photos of the double reversing loop to see how it is constructed. This track installation measured 5' 6" long and 30" wide.
The outer loop runs from the straight leg of the Eastbound switch and uses these Unitrack components: S248, insulated joints, S248, power feeds, S186, R718 15 degrees, R381 30 degrees, R315 45 degrees, 2 x R381 30 degrees each, R315 45 degrees, R718 15 degrees, S124, S186, insulated joints, and finally R718 15 degrees to the left leg of the EP718 Westbound throat switch.
The inner loop runs from the left leg of the Eastbound switch to an R718 15 degrees, insulated joints, S248 power feeds, S248, R718 15 degrees, 4 x R282 45 degrees each, R481 15 degrees, R718 15 degrees, insulated joints, and 2 x R718 15 degrees each to the straight leg of the Westbound throat switch.
Multi radius curves for my double reversing loop
I used multiple radius curves to minimize the size but also insure smooth operation. Look at all three photos of the double reversing loop to see how it is constructed. This track installation measured 5' 6" long and 30" wide.
The outer loop runs from the straight leg of the Eastbound switch and uses these Unitrack components: S248, insulated joints, S248, power feeds, S186, R718 15 degrees, R381 30 degrees, R315 45 degrees, 2 x R381 30 degrees each, R315 45 degrees, R718 15 degrees, S124, S186, insulated joints, and finally R718 15 degrees to the left leg of the EP718 Westbound throat switch.
The inner loop runs from the left leg of the Eastbound switch to an R718 15 degrees, insulated joints, S248 power feeds, S248, R718 15 degrees, 4 x R282 45 degrees each, R481 15 degrees, R718 15 degrees, insulated joints, and 2 x R718 15 degrees each to the straight leg of the Westbound throat switch.