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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by NTDN</i> <br /><br />also don't forget that Real railroads use loops as well to turn a train. <br /> <br />Jay. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />The roundhouse that used to stand where the Toronto SkyDome is now had a so-called "ballon track" that ran out around the roundhouse and back for turning entire passenger trains that would leave from Union Station. <br /> <br />EDIT - You can see it here in this 1930s postcard: http://indexes.tpl.toronto.on.ca/vexhibit/193-_birds-eye_view_of_john_st_roundhouse_royal_york_hotel_postcard.html <br /> <br />Andrew <br />
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