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HAZMAT9, Steve this just another opinion among many. I was faced with a similar crisis. I finally determined that my area could not support both a rural setting and a yard adequate for much "shifting" operations. To "pull-off" a rural scene realistically; I needed more area than was available. Just a decent hill in HO can dominate much more space than I was willing to sacrifice to "operation." If it were my choice, I would "bite the bullet" and locate light industry on one end of the layout, a "through" yard (not "stub end") of modest size near the center and the town at the opposite end. With the deminsions involved, it may be prudent to represent at least one element [operation] in a realistic manner rather than two unconvincing "elements" [rural + industry]. I would probably tire of scenery before becoming bored with future rail operations. Only a thought! Best of luck Steve.
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