Ultimate 3-way junction
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Ultimate 3-way junction for 4 tracks

Similar to the Half Transmogrified junction, but with tunnels instead of bridges and some tracks connect at different points.

Ultimate 3-way junction

Junction Criteria
CostAverage
Construction DifficultyModerate
TunnelsYes
BridgesNo
Breakdowns
Broken down trains affect one line.
Sharpest Turn3
HillsYes
Split Before MergeYes
Direct PathsYes
Natural TurnsYes
DeadlockNo
LoopsNo
Signal type Any

Pros
  • High speed.
  • High traffic capacity.
  • Jams very unlikely.
  • Small area.
  • No sharp turns, can be easily built for any train length.
  • Adequate waiting space for turning trains.
Cons
  • Signaling gaps from tunnels. (doubling tunnels makes junction at least 2x2 tiles larger and harder to build)
Tips
  • Start by building the "short diagonal" track first. Make its length equal to your longest train.

Variations

Here's a slightly different mainline example:

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3-way over-under

Junction Criteria
CostAverage
Construction DifficultyHard
TunnelsYes
BridgesYes
Breakdowns
Broken down trains affect one line.
Sharpest Turn4
HillsNo
Split Before MergeYes
Direct PathsYes
Natural TurnsYes
DeadlockNo
LoopsNo
Signal type Any

Pros
  • High traffic capacity.
Cons
  • Slow, unless tracks are diagonal.
  • Jams more likely than in ultimate 3-way junction.
  • Requires space between tracks.
  • Sharp turns, unless tracks are diagonal.
  • Not enough waiting space for turning trains.
  • Signaling gaps from bridges and tunnels.
  • Bridges slow down high-speed maglev trains.
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