Abstract: A paper machine arrangement for receiving a paper web from a forming wire and carrying the web through a plurality of press nips. A first felt picks up the web on the undersurface of the felt and carries the web through at least two press nips of a reverse press which includes an intermediate multi-compartment press roll and a first and second outer press roll forming first and second press nips with the intermediate roll. A second felt contacts the web prior to the reverse press and carries the web through the first press nip and the second felt is then guided downwardly away from the second outer press so that any broke can be dumped from the reverse press without shutting down the machine or accumulating the broke.