Balloon loop
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balloon-loop-192-6207022
title:
Balloon loop
text:
A balloon loop, turning loop, or reversing loop allows a rail vehicle or train to reverse direction without having to shunt or stop. Balloon loops can be useful for passenger trains and unit freight trains. Balloon loops are common on tram and streetcar systems. Many streetcar and tram systems use single-ended vehicles that have doors on only one side and controls at only one end. These systems may also haul trailers with no controls in the rear car, and, as such, must be turned at each end of t
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Rail loop for turning vehicles
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_loop
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2024-02-26T13:51:29Z
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