One of the reason I started this Thread was to find out if 2R Home Layouts (not shelf switching layouts) are practical without needing a huge space.
BigBoy we might be on the same "Track" Pun intended. That said, I have been also considering what you suggested Matt. I started a post 3R Blasphemy recently as one idea I had to use 3R equipment on 2R track via dead rail.
So it looks like I may start a tread discussing my quandary. I will start it under layout planning, since we will be discussing both 2R and 3R options. That seems like the most appropriate area to me!