@Aegis21 posted:At this moment I am open to all ideas and appreciate the help. A total overlook of entire layout needs to be done with more emphasis placed on overall planning rather than either track, operation, or scenery taking precedence.
Well John......my idea is out the window. I hadn't looked closely enough to see that the grade for the inner main is starting at the double crossover, up and around to the lift bridge. So the yard lead can't be moved as I had thought.
I think your best move is to layout the buildings and see what works and what doesn't before modifying the track plan further.
For reference, the LIRR had several TT's at the end of branch lines that were used only for turning steam engines.
http://www.trainsarefun.com/li...0bay/lirrobtable.htm
Bob
