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All the exaples below have the basic signaling shown on the images, better signalling positions can improve their preformance if nessesary.
Y Junctions
Y-Junctions act as a convergence or divergence points between two routes on a railway line. Simple solutions tend to work well, but tend to have significant drawbacks when used at high capacity.
| Image | Name | Information | Signalling Complexity | No. of Points | No. of Crossings |
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Single Track Junction | The most basic junction possible in the game | Low | 1 | 0 |
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Single Track Junction with passing loop | A more advanced junction with space to allow trains to pass. | Medium | 3 | 0 |
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Branchline with Ladder Junction | A basic junction from double track to a 2 way single track line. Only one locomotive can use the Branchline | Low | 3 | 1 |
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Branchline with double track entrance | A advance junction from double track to a 2 way single track line. Multiple trains can use the branchline. | Low | 3 | 1 |
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Mainline Split | A basic junction for splitting a double track mainline into two directions. Flow is restricted to 1 train accross the junction even if two trains accessing the junction do not cross each others paths. | Low | 2 | 1 |
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Mainline Continuous Flow Junction | A advanced mainline junction which poses no restriction on the flow of trains. | Low | 2 | 0 |
Crossings
These are for locations on the tracks where two lines must cross over each other, with no tracked connection between the two.
| Image | Name | Information | Signalling Complexity | No. of Points | No. of Crossings |
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Crossing on the Level | A simple method for two mainlines to cross, Flow is restricted to 1 train accross the junction even if two trains accessing the junction do not cross each others paths. | Low | 0 | 4 |
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Overpass | Using bridges to cross other tracks, top line must be perpendicular to the grid, lower lines can be in any orientation. Minimum hight difference of 3 between the two lines. | None | 0 | 0 |
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Underpass | Using Tunnels to cross under other tracks, bottom line must be perpendicular to the grid, top lines may be in any orientation. Minimum hight difference of 3 between the two lines. | None | 0 | 0 |
Terminus Junctions
These are a selection of junctions that go at the end of a railway line, these are deigned for both high capacity and the ability to turn the trains arround to prevent the locomotives from reversing on their return journey.
| Image | Name | Information | Signalling Complexity | No. of Points | No. of Crossings |
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Return Loop | A simple method of turning around trains at the end of the line. | Low | 1 | 0 |
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Turning Triangle | An alternative method of turning around trains at the end of the line. | Medium | 3 | 0 |
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Roundabout | An advanced version of the return loop, this version allows multiple lines to feed into a single station. One way signals must be used to allow for continuous flow. | High | 3 x n | 0 |
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Main Terminus | A high capacity railway station that works with a continuous supply of trains. There is no reversing facilities, therefore best used when reversing trains are disabled. | Medium | 7 | 2 |
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Main Terminus with Turning Triangle | A variation of the Terminus station with reversing facilities | High | 8 | 2 |