In message , Peter Masson
wrote:
The problem is that, as a 'one engine in steam' branch, it is limited
to a train every 45 minutes. A loop built to heavy rail standards would
be too expensive.

[Catching up]

Why? You've just got to reinstate the one that used to be there. You
could even use self-restoring points like on RETB lines.

Hmm, if you put in a loop then you need signalling instead of running
OEIS. That's probably the major cost.

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