Planning an N Scale E shaped ISL - 9ft 6 in X 9ft 6in

[Brakie]

It seems like a lot of people see run arounds on track plans and suggest to remove them, whys everyone hating on run arounds ?? The 3D rendering looks cool btw

They probably read that in a book or some such..

As I mention that runaround is needed for a engine escape--unless one wishes to add a second unit on the rear of the train.

As far as a caboose as a shoving platform it appears they are slowly being replaced by a noisy caboose on some locals that requires long reverse moves and facing point setouts.