Good evening, if the spring switches (points) of the crossing loop of the upper section are not activated before each tram undertakes the return run, I really don't understand how the two trams don't end up on the track that doesn't correspond to the one on which it runs the cable to which the trams are connected. As long as the points are not turned over
I have to confess to not fully understanding how this system works. It does amaze me how the whole system operates and how they don't appear on the tracks.
@@SirAdamUK Thank you for your message! Yes I am aware of this particularity of this passing loop. Personally I think this system is too complicated: - it has moving parts - it needs too many human checks at each travel! There were 2 major accidents in the past years at Llandudno Great Orma Tramway in 2000 and 2009 at this passing loop: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/547c8ffbe5274a428d000165/R132010_100816_Great_Orme.pdf Abt passing loop do not have any moving part... and I don't know any accident between two cars in such funiculars. Funiculars with Abt passing loops can be automatized, without any human presence. Having wheels with different profiles depending on the sides of the cars is not a disadvantage. Above all, it is a guarantee of absolute security.
