Southern Pacific Switching Layout

[steinjr]

Ed, Here is my version of your Track-plan of the Palmetto Spur:

As it is, there is not enough room below the turnout along the right wall for switching cars between the mainline and the industry park, so the mainline along the right wall is purely cosmetic - and has no utility.

I would suggest moving that turnout along the right side up a bit - so you end up with say 3-4 feet on the main north of the turnout, and a tail end of the main about 3-4 feet long below the turnout - then you can use the main north of the turnout into the industry area for holding cars (inbound or outbound).

Smile,
Stein