Do the radial tracks of a turntable always have at least short sections of track continuing on the other side of the pit ? I think they would be for any 'overrun' of a loco that failed to stop on the table bridge.
Prince Do the radial tracks of a turntable always have at least short sections of track continuing on the other side of the pit ? I think they would be for any 'overrun' of a loco that failed to stop on the table bridge.
Beware of words like, "Always," and , "Never." All it takes is a single contrary example to invalidate the entire thesis.
That said, it was very common to have overrun stubs opposite tracks approaching a turntable. My own prototype favored about four meters of rail, the last meter or so bent up in a hump to act as a wheel stop.
If you are modeling a specific prototype, look for photos of that line's turntables. Historical societies sometimes have copies of engineering standards among their collected documents.
If you are freelancing, you can set whatever standard suits you.
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)