CSX Deland Spur, FL

[alcanman]

Hi,

I would like a different track arrangement from Palmetto, so I've included a run-around with a trailing spur
leading to a Food Processor or Warehouse.



Mal

Hi, I recently bought a copy of Lance Mindheim's latest book, 'How to operate a Modern Era switching layout'. Once again, he advocates dispensing with
a run-around, particularly when planning a small switching layout. I decided to re-visit my plan and came up with a new one, which assumes that the run-around
is further along the line, offstage. A small spur has been added at the Food Processor for tank cars.

Trains are staged on the track in front of the non-rail served warehouse from where the loco pulls cars to switch the Food Processor and return to the staging
track. Cars are removed and replaced with new ones, with the loco shoving cars into the Plastic facility for switching.

   

Here's the old plan, for comparison
   

Which plan do you prefer, and why?

regards,

Mal