Branch line/ISL

[NSHO]

That plan isn't the greatest cause you're minimizing the amount of yard storage, you'll need to 2 tracks just to store cars on 1 track. You're newer plan makes more sense and you can utilize all your yard tracks and maximize car capacity.

I agree...Here's the second yard idea incorporated into the overall layout.

   
This is becoming a two operator layout!

Thanks
NSHO