DoubleDAZ posted:Mark, the longer yard leads are already in the plans, if they'll fit. That version was just a quick mock-up to show you what the layout would look like with the yard in the center. The problem is the size/placement of the lower loop. The yellow line in Brian's photo would mean you'd come out of the loop and go right into a switch taking the "turnout" as the main and I'm not sure that's something you'll want to do, I don't believe it's prototypical either.
use a right hand switch on the main line, you would run thru the
straight side of the switch... "turnout" is to the yard lead...