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  1. Wye (rail) - Wikipedia

    In railroad structures and rail terminology, a wye (like the 'Y' glyph) [1] or triangular junction (often shortened to just triangle) is a triangular joining arrangement of three rail lines with a railroad …

  2. WYE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 7, 2016 · The meaning of WYE is a Y-shaped part or object.

  3. What Is Wye And Delta? - EE Power

    Delta and wye configurations enable a circuit to present an equal, or balanced, load to all three phases. An important difference between the delta configuration and the wye configuration is …

  4. Delta Vs Wye – Understanding Three-Phase Power Connection

    The Wye connection, also known as the star connection, gets its name from its visual resemblance to the letter Y or a star. In this configuration, one end of each of the three …

  5. Delta and Wye Transformer Connections - maddox.com

    In a Wye configuration, one end of each coil is tied to a common point (or neutral). It’s easy to see how this connection looks like the letter “Y”. The Wye connection provides both line-to-line and …

  6. The Railroad Wye: History, Function, and Its Role in Modern Rail …

    Dec 10, 2024 · At its core, a wye is a triangular track formation that enables trains to reverse direction, connect to different tracks, or facilitate smoother operations.

  7. The Train "Wye" - U.S. National Park Service

    Oct 10, 2024 · Site of the historic "Y" or "wye" used to turn logging trains around. Have you ever wondered how a train makes a “U” turn? A historic logging train consisted of a locomotive, coal …

  8. River Wye | England, Wales, & Map | Britannica

    Oct 12, 2025 · River Wye, river in England and Wales, about 130 miles (210 km) long. It flows from the moorlands of central Wales, generally southeastward through England to its Irish Sea …

  9. wye - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Nov 9, 2025 · A wye is used to split a single line [hose or cable] into two lines. By going around the wye, a train can change direction.

  10. Delta vs. Wye — What’s the Difference?

    Mar 20, 2024 · Delta configurations use a triangular setup for connecting three-phase power circuits, optimizing power handling, whereas Wye configurations use a star setup, offering …