invisible track on the landscape?

[AntonyVW]

Ive seen this a few times so I was just wondering why sometimes I see invisible track on the landscape - not attached to any rail lines but usually close to it. anyone able to tell me what is the purpose of doing this please?

 

[stagecoach]

This is caused by some spline assets using the track in its creation. I think wire fence was one such spline that does this. Others like fences or walls have also been done in this way.

 

[AntonyVW]

Ok. Thank you

 

[ray_whiley]

I use a short length of invisible track when I want to add a fixed distant signal (semaphore) as often found on the approach to a station in the UK, especially a terminus. (A fixed distant does not change with the setting of the next home, but is a warning to drivers to slow down.)

Ray