IN general, the turnables were used to turn single-end passenger equjipment, including obs and dining cars (as well as the locomotives). Other cars were not turned, just switched to the proper order. However, the CB&Q, PRR, and GM&O did use the wye south of Union Station to turn complete trains. I think IC had a wye wih the St. Charles Air Line that was used to turn complete trains at Central Station. Corrections may bein order and I;ll be glad to hear of any.
Chicago Lasalle Street Station - History - Trains Magazine
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