balloon loop

English

Etymology

From its typical shape.

Noun

balloon loop (plural balloon loops)

  1. A looped section of track that allows a rail vehicle or train to reverse direction without having to shunt or even stop.
    Balloon loops can be useful for passenger trains and unit freight trains, such as coal trains.

Synonyms

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