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FIGURE 9.28
Switch the lever to choose a different track branch.
Halfway Stations
One final note before I leave you to your own track-laying devices. So far, you've seen
stations at the end of a track, but what about those along the way? Creating a midpoint sta-
tion provides a convenient stop 'n' go system. They use the same principle as the end sta-
tions, with powered rails in an unpowered state to slow you down. Create them by digging
atrenchoneblockdeepandtwoblockslong,andplacethetrackinitsoitformsaV-shape,
as shown in
Figure 9.29
.
The minecart will stop on a downward-facing track in the direc-
tion of travel, and a quick click of the button on the side will get you moving again. The
lever providesanoverride that permanently powersthetracks incase youdecide youdon't
alwaysneedtostophere.Ifyoudohavetobailoutasyougoflyingby,youcanbethankful
that empty minecarts stop after 8 blocks or so, rather than 80! It's easy to collect again and
be on your way.
