Southern Pacific Switching Layout

[Mike Kieran]

Brakie has a point though. A lot of shortlines would not have an engine house and save money by eschewing with an enginehouse.

Here's a prototype example of a bare bones short line engine area: Detroit Connecting Railroad. They park their power in a fenced area on a switchback off the main. Google maps has a pretty good view too.

The Port Jersey also did that:


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The Burlington Junction kept their motive power under Route 34:

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Ballard Terminal Railway:

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