100 car reverse loop project done

[NYC_George]

I've been stalling on adding a reverse loop to my lower deck for some time. I needed one that reverses at least a 80 car train. These are the trains that come down from the helix and need to be reverse so they can head back to the upper deck if needed. Since the spot I picked was one of my old helix access tracks it was on a slight grade coming down from the upper deck. It's hard to see in the photo but the newly installed track is on a berm. I haven't added a AR unit yet I just use a DPDT switch for now.

George

 

[Rico]

Impressive George!
What radius is the loop?

 

[NYC_George]

Impressive George!
What radius is the loop?

I know it's hard to see Rico but the loop is the whole layout. That's why I positioned the new track where it is.
I know I can turn more then 80 cars maybe 120 I don't know. I'll have to give it a test.
George

 

[NYC_George]

I can see I made a mistake it's not the whole layout. I'm going to guess it's 50 cars. The loop would be a 26" radius. I'll give it a test tonight. Then I'll know for sure. Ok I just went down stairs it can turn 75 cars.
George