The first video Brianel posted above is one my youngest son did of my 0-27 layout a number of years ago.
One change I’ve made in the interim is to remove the switch housing covers to provide better clearance for engines and some scale rolling stock. In addition to removing the covers; I also cut down wood match sticks, painted them black and glued them in such a manner to prevent the plastic “slide” on the switches from jumping out of their “track”. I’ve attached a close up photo of a switch so you can see what I’m talking about.
This modification has worked well for me for a number of years now and enables me to run four axle diesel engines rated for 0-36 as well as some scale rolling stock.
From an esthetic perspective; there is most definitely some overhang of engines and rolling stock but; my options are to either ignore it or commit to the time and expense of a new layout with larger radius curves and switches. So far; I’ve opted for the former.
Curt
