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Stein, I like your transfer RR concept and Am familiar with the road you have chosen (to see a similar road that operates on a smaller scale check out the LST&T RR(Lake Superior Terminal & Transfer RR)I agree with Dave Husmann its quite busy and while it appears functional for the space you have, youve gone a bit overboard on function considering the # of operatos you will have. 1 operator can get by with Much less and still run a prototypical operation (perhaps not that particular road & yard but in your space you will not make that anyways)I believe you can have your minitaure transportation system and still find more balance in making this aesteticly pleasing and by doing so gain Far more overall enjoyment from your project.Had you said ...I will have 4 operators and be running using a fast clock I would have said your going to have some Pretty hairy nailbiting sessionsWith just you operating and only 1 slow circling train to avoid on the mainline i see the possibility of this getting old fairly quickly (and the far more dangerous item) your young son losing interest almost overnight.I know it is difficult with a small area to strike the right balance between form & function.......Perhaps looking at a couple of smaller operations that have a similar type of operation may give you a few more idea's.Consider a second lower level with through trackage for your backstage trains rather than the 2 stub end as a more practical setup with the ability to Fiddle from the inside of your Pit for changing cars................For modeling purposes one of those corners would be nice to see some in street trackage with those nice tight radius's (remember the trackage down around TheBookman ?? ) Old cobblestone street sections can still be seen (at least the last time I was down there)Visual appeal, variety of industry and a workable compromise of prototypical practices will make this a more interesting RR in the end and may help to keep your sons interest, and If that is not a big factor in your decision making perhaps it should be!! :)My Opinion, worth Price Charged ;)
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