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<p>Hi</p><p>Let's see if I am able to answer ExPalaceDog questions:</p><p>Just to put in context, the branch, serviced by either CN or CP, same operator as the mainline (I have yet to make up my mind) would normally be served by a train going towards the west side (left) of the layout.</p><p><strong>Do you want westbound mainline trains to be able to service the interchange track?</strong></p><p>yes (here I assume that the interchange is in the staging area, not shown on the original drawing)</p><p><strong>Do you want eastbound mainline trains to be able to service the interchange track?</strong></p><p>same answer. </p><p>My initial though on the subject, is that the top main line track would be more there as appearance than really be used for operations. but from your comments, my view on this topic could change. I put the lift-up to allow continuous running, more than being an integral part of the operation. In that respect, I would more likely operate the layout in a point to point fashion.</p><p><strong>How many cars do you want to be able to interchange at one time?</strong></p><p>maybe 5-6.... I have to really operate any layout, so I would need to rely on your experience with this kind of layout...</p><p><strong>Do you want your short line train to be able to pick up and deliver cars to the interchange in one movement, or can the pick up and deliveries be accomplished with seperate moves at different times?</strong></p><p>Which one is more fun? I tend to think it could be done in 2 movements</p><p><strong>Do you want your locomotive to be allowed to push cars when delivering them to the interchange, or do you want to require the locomotive to lead the train in both directions?</strong></p><p>Given the size of layout, I think I need to allow the locomotive to push cars to the interchange.</p><p>I hope this will give you a good perpective on my objectives</p><p> Thanks</p><p>Stéphane </p>
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