ISL 2016 - Thinking out loud

[Brakie]

My only advice would be to make sure the spot where the cars go inside the industry should be along the wall. It won't be fun at all to operate several turnouts and switch cars behind the structure. I've put a tall building in front of the siding and main line on my layout and I find it less than interesting, particularly during operating session.



Matt

Matt,I've been that route and if powered switches is used there is no issues and depending how the structure is placed manual switches will work. One wouldn't want a manual switch directly behind the structure since like you say that will cause issues.

I favor breaking up the foreground with structures since gives depth and adds realism to the scene-ever see small buildings in front and taller in back? I have, only on layouts though. I do limit the height to no more then 7" , used uncoupling magnets and if needed a powered switch.