reversing loop

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reversing loop

noun reversing loops

A loop provided for the purpose of turning a train or tram round to face in the opposite direction. The vehicles themselves do not have to reverse. Reversing loops at each terminal would obviate turning the car-carrying trains.
Similar: balloon loop, turning loop

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@misc{reversing_loop_2026,
  title = {reversing loop},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/reversing%20loop},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}