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An '''Diamond Crossover''' is a term used for ] that allows trains to cross over to an adjacent parallel track. The crossed over switches look like an X. Their are many of these in the ]. An '''Scissors crossover''' is a term used for ] that allows trains to cross over to an adjacent parallel track. The crossed over switches look like an X. Their are many of these in the ].

An diamond crossover is also known as a ] or a ].


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A scissors crossover: two pairs of switches linking two running-lines to each other in both directions

An Scissors crossover is a term used for railroad switch that allows trains to cross over to an adjacent parallel track. The crossed over switches look like an X. Their are many of these in the NYC Subway.

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