How would this be switched?

[Gary S]

Thanks Brakie, and thanks everyone for the info about switching. On one hand, operations seem pretty simple, "that car goes there, and pick that one up". But when you think about it deeper, it can get complicated about the best way to do something. So, as I was laying track the other night, I was thinking about operations and how a crew would switch that area. For one thing, I need to look ahead to determine where my uncoupling electromagnets need to be, and since this is an industrial switching layout, obviously I am interested in operations. Anyway, as I was considering the pick-ups and set-outs, it dawned on me that I didn't really have a clue about how a real railroad would do it.

So.......

Is there any interest in these basic switching movements from Big Blue? I'm sure I'll have more diagrams and questions as I am building the layout. I would love to get some input from you guys who actually worked the rails, or from anyone else for that matter.