[CBQ] Re: End of Branchline - How did they turn the engine?

["Jonathan Harris" <jonathanharris@earthlink.net>]

My impression is that turntables were more expensive to install and maintain 
than wyes, since I can think of several instances on the Q and C&S where an 
original turntable was replaced by a wye. But none going in the other 
direction, except one case on the C&S narrow gauge, in which the branch was cut 
back 5 miles to a point where there was no space for a wye, and an abandoned 
turntable was brought in and (precariously) installed.
jonathan


--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, "graywolfs2" <graywolfs02@...> wrote:
>
> As it seems kinda quiet around here, I'll ask this question that has been 
> rolling around in my head for a while now.
> 
> At the end of "Q" branch lines where there was no connection to another 
> railroad or "Q" main, what generally was the preferred method to turn a 
> locomotive?
> 
> Turntable or a Wye?
> 
> If a turntable, any idea as to type?
> 
> I know they used truss type at some of the larger engine terminal (photos of 
> Denver and Eola come to mind), but I am looking for what may have been used 
> at the end of a light to medium density branch.
> 
> Thanks gang in advance for your help and information.
> 
> 
> Greg K
> Minnesota
>




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