*Really* reversing a train

[lomarcan77]

I thing I discovered (not mentioned elsewhere) is that freights and IC have only one driving cab so you can't just reverse them: they'll go at 30km/h (I reckon it simulates driving at sight or whatever). Is there a way to reverse them without balloon loops? usually space is at a premium for these

[coenvijge]

It simulates driving with reduced speed because there is a 'second man on the other end of your train' who is the 'eyes of the driver'.

Sometimes there is enough space to build a wye to turn them or you can make use of a branche-line for that. The best thing is imo to be carefull when accepting contracts and don't accept those who make you train go backwards for a long time where you can't handle it. Freight give less problems because you mostly have enough time. IC's can give more trouble.

[SteR]

Loops are the best technique, since Wyes can't be automated - but for Freights that rarely matters since they typically only need to go at a top speed of, like, 6km/h. Running them backwards will usually get them to their final destination on time, and even when it doesn't, you still get the red research and only a minor penalty to the cash reward you get. They'll still block the rest of the system for a longer time, but it's not as devastating of a blow as it could be.

InterCities should only need loops on the most active station on the map due to how the game generates contracts. Trains that stop in Coach Yards can be dispatched from the yard in reverse to send them the right way, and all other intermediate stations will be between whatever border stations the game chose to put in the contract.
For that largest station, you can usually get away with a loop on one side of the station early in the game - Later, you can utilize tunnels to help fit in more in the tight space.
Here's an example of the latest design I've used for Wilson Station:
https://puu.sh/J88VA/5a922f3281.png

[lomarcan77]

OK then I got it correctly thanks

[Mišo]

The most correct solution is already work in progress :-) Game design ongoing.

https://ibb.co/3WPqx5L