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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Difference between Rail Turnout and Crossover tracks

 https://rail-track.com/what-is-the-difference-between-rail-turnout-and-crossover/

https://www.railroadpart.com/rail-track-parts/railway-turnout.html


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Level_junction#Examples

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_junction

Posted by JF at 5:34 PM
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