03-26-2013, 11:39 AM
Andy; As I mentioned earlier, the two stations are only sketches to show what will fit, but I agree that the switchback isn't the best solution. Actually, the lower sketch is quite typical of a rural countryside station here in Norway, with the depot in the lower left with a short spur to a freight house next to it, and a couple of combined team tracks / log loading tracks with a small gantry crane on the other side of the main. The switchback was added just for fun, but I totally agree that your crossing is a better way to fit an extra spur in the upper left.
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