03-29-2012, 08:54 PM
I was wondering if a model of just a yard would hold operational interest over time verses a switching type design. I do not recall seeing any layouts designed specifically as just a yard. Designs all seem to concentrate on the delivery/ pick-up or running. My idea is to model operations at the Beck's Run Yard on the P&LE. Make up outbound blocks of cars for other yards on the line, transfer runs to the close smaller yards that the road freights did not stop at, switch cars into/ out of the J&L steel mill, and send out locals to switch industries. Anyone attempt this, thoughts?