New trackplan in the making (320 x 290 cm)

[Yngve]

Okay so after looking through a ton of satelite images I came across this small terminal of some sort in Copenhagen,Denmark which I felt would be perfect for modelling. While I have no idea what its used for (looks like only one type of load in the birds-eye view) I think the track arrangement is very interesting for a small layout.

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As for size of the layout, I have changed from L-shape to a longer linear layout with a size of 400x60 cm (roughly 13'x2'). By adding a few extra tracks I think I got something which is very simple, but at the same time has a lot of potential for operation. Reducing the number of turnouts helps keep the costs down, and building it in sections will be easier since its straight forward.

Trackplan explanation:
Track 1 - container cars or any cars loaded/unloaded by truck. Ramp for autotransport cars.
Track 2 - same as top track with the exception of the ramp, but normally kept clear.
Track 3 - industry not decided yet, also used as run-around track.
Track 4 - industry not decided, but some sort of warehouse/small industry which receives goods in enclosed cars with sliding doors.
Track 5 - gravel loading.

I think this plan has a lot of operation potential. For example the autotransportcar has to be switched so that its in the correct end of the train on track 1, track 3 has to be kept clear to operate track 4 and 5, etc...

Since I dont really have much experience with operations I would really like some feedback on this one. For example, will I get stuck too easily? Will the maximun number of cars on the layout have to be kept very low to keep it operation?

All comments and suggestions are very much appriciated!

Edit: I added a new version with an off-spot track next to the main line which can be used as temporary storage if cars needs to be cleared to operate some of the industries.