2 6x1 foot ISLs

[Brakie]

I too would suggest switching (no pun intended) to N for something this size, especially if want a runaround, but if you like designing tiny ISLs in HO, go for it.

I thought I read that Prograil added a runaround to Airlake Park, but I didn't see one last time I google-mapped it. Maybe just a rumor.

I remember reading both members of the train crew was qualified engineers. I see no reason why PR should add a runaround in their tight area.. The system they use is simple. One engine does all the trailing point industry switching and then the crew changes engines and switches the facing point industries. Unless starting the second SW1500 takes more time then a time consuming runaround move?

There is a lot of steps needed to make a runaround move starting with setting the handbrakes on 2 or more cars depending the number of cars in a cut,uncouple,pull to the switch,unlock and line the switch,check the switch points,pull through the switch stop,close and lock the switch pull to the next switch stop,unlock and line the switch,check the points,pull ahead,stop,close and lock the switch,then reverse move to the cars couple,walk to the other end of the cut and release the handbrakes and walk back to the engine or ride the end car and protect the shove-if a shove is required.