04-12-2012, 09:33 AM
Andrew,There is so many ways to use a wye and you're bound to find a prototype in the annuals of railroad history.
I forgot to mention the C&O bought the K&F Ry and operated the road as their "Kinny Branch".
Try this at your next ops.
A flood wiped out the wye at Cater City and since the branch was in decline the C&O decided not to repair the wye..So,the branch mixed freight(2-10 cars of stone and combine) would reverse move back to Garrison from Carter(around 28 miles) take the left leg of the wye and head back to Russell.C&O ripped out the enginehouse,water tank and yard shortly after taking over the K&F.
I forgot to mention the C&O bought the K&F Ry and operated the road as their "Kinny Branch".
Try this at your next ops.
A flood wiped out the wye at Cater City and since the branch was in decline the C&O decided not to repair the wye..So,the branch mixed freight(2-10 cars of stone and combine) would reverse move back to Garrison from Carter(around 28 miles) take the left leg of the wye and head back to Russell.C&O ripped out the enginehouse,water tank and yard shortly after taking over the K&F.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!