Wye

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006679",
  "term": "Wye",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A triangular arrangement of railway tracks used to turn a locomotive or an entire train around, or to connect two different rail lines. It consists of three track segments forming a 'Y' shape, allowing trains to reverse direction without a turntable. Wyes are common at junctions, terminals, and industrial sidings.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wye",
    "es": "invertir",
    "fr": "manœuvrer en Y"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wye/"
}