Re: Trivia - Double Slip points

[billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org (Bill Bolton)]

"MattyQ" <matticue@corplink.com.au> wrote:

> I didn't think it was true, however, space would not be a problem between
> the gauges the way it was done for triple gauge. The triple gauge consisted
> of four rails. If you were to number the rails 1 to 4 from left right, the
> gauges would be as follows :-
> 
> Rails 1 and 3 are broad gauge,
> Rails 2 and 4 are standard gauge,
> Rails 2 and 3 are narrow gauge.
> 
> The distance between rails 1 and 4 works out to be about 6' 5 1/2". Still
> rather tight for double slips.

If you think this through, given that the double slip has to be
symmetrical in the track arrangment on the four connecting roads.

You cant have a double slip with the rail arrangement you suggested
above.  Like a turntable, it can only work with 1067 inside 1435
inside 1600.

Cheers,

Bill