Plans for possible new 1x6' shelf layout?

[RobertInOntario]

Hi Robert --
That track plan is intended for trackmobiles and short freight cars, and it would also work as a locomotive repair facility. It is not going to work all that great if you have exactly six feet and no room to extend the lead, and you want to use steam engines with tenders and/or passenger cars.
The most obvious weakness is the very short lead. That is most often one of the core limiting factors on a small switching layout - too short switching lead. Carl Arendt mentions extending the lead, and connecting a loop of track to the mainline, to make it possible to move cars between the main and the siding alongside the repair facility.
Smile,
Stein

Thanks, Stein. Those are good points, especially re the extra room needed in the lead for tender locos, etc.

Rob