Dave,
Yes, the upper track is not right over the track in the tunnel. It isn't the switch, in and of itself. If I make a removable scenic top to the tunnel, then I would still be able to access that track if I needed to do maintenance or found it easier to get a derailment if something was stuck. Now I'm not so concerned about the staging track under the loop, because I can make a front panel for access.
You mentioned something to me about short tunnels where you can see both ends of the train. I know of lots of them. Tracks along the Allegheny River and Potomac river sometimes go through short tunnels to save going around big over 180 degree bends in the river. As for model trains, I'm not one for the train disappearing into a tunnel and wondering when, (and to the visitor, where) the train will emerge. So a short tunnel if it is sceniced properly is very good for me. I like the idea of the tracks at two levels on the mountainside instead of one covered by a tunnel also.
You did a really wonderful job on these. Thank you very much!!!
What does everyone else think? If you see something you would like to question or add a new idea, I'm open to hear from you. Thanks!!
