L&N Industrial Rail Spur

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... if there is a small possibility you could add a very slight curve to the main track,

That is a very good comment. It is not necessary to change anything on the drawn track plan just give it a little shot when you place the real tracks. 1/2" - 1" might be enough to soften the overall impression.

Yes, I do need to introduce a slight curve - perhaps a v e r y broad "S" curve into the main line route. Did not show it on the plans (I'm not too good with the demo CAD program I've been using), but did intend to angle the main and then gently curve it into the staging area. Just enough to break up the straight line look.

Also have considered having the staging track a small double ended yard like arrangement, but not sure if I could have long enough sidings on it. With an available length of just 6 feet; if I placed two sidings with No. 6 turnouts at each end, I'd probably end up with very short sidings. In all likelihood, staging will have to be single ended.

Thanks for the input fellows! Now to get laying that track!