@Ken-Oscale posted:Carl, here is a look at the space without the elevated loop. What to do with the open space?
Wow Ken, thanks. And this changes things a lot. Without that upper loop, it does open the space. My thoughts - and you don’t need to redraw these ideas as they are just ideas - are that a small engine service area could be added with a 1 or 2 stall engine house. This would move the engine house from where it is and open that track as another yard track. Also, a small town could be placed more toward the wye on the left.
This does change the operating possibilities change from pervious plans. At the same time, for those who like to run trains more then switch, this opens a lot up. Rolling hills and cuts would replace the tunnels that previously existed. If this was the Midwest, a relatively flat terrain would be normal. For access, a panel could be placed in the center, maybe under part of a town.
Again, just thoughts.
Keep up the great work. Your plans provide so many ideas for people in this forum I am sure.
