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Blog Entry# 2305928
Posted: Jun 03 2017 (17:07)

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What is the reason for having DEAD END line attached to loop lines?
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Jun 04 2017 (21:43)
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To act as sidings for locos/wagons.
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Jun 04 2017 (23:36)
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But most of the dead ends from loop lines are too small in length & coach locos won't fit
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Jun 05 2017 (07:42)
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Single coach or loco can be accommodated.
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Jun 06 2017 (23:11)
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To stop train that has gone out of control, that's why most of the dead lines have buffer at their ends or simply ends in a concrete structure filled with sand
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