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split switch - leylandvictory2 - 01-31-2020 RE: split switch - DuckGWR - 01-31-2020 RE: split switch - leylandvictory2 - 02-01-2020 in real life. RE: split switch - Super - 02-01-2020 Why would a real one do that? RE: split switch - leylandvictory2 - 02-02-2020 Somes the switches streetcar system in my city are controlled by the streetcar operators.  Some streetcar operators are careless or impatient, they switched the switch before the streetcar in front of them clear the switch. RE: split switch - Super - 02-02-2020 So what happens after the street car is in this crazy position? Do they have to shut the line down and back the car up to get it straight? RE: split switch - leylandvictory2 - 02-02-2020 yes, shutting the line to back up the train and correct the switch.  If the streetcar is an articulated one, I think it would certainly derail. RE: split switch - Super - 02-02-2020 Sounds like someone will have disciplinary actions. RE: split switch - leylandvictory2 - 02-03-2020 There was a split switch accident on the subway system in Toronto many years ago.  It created a major damage to the subway to the point it was written off. RE: split switch - Super - 02-03-2020 Bet someone had to take the fall for that one.