Small switch yard layout

[kdgrant6]

Another thing to throw into this. 

Both my loops are inclined 3%,  Each begins inclining on the first curved section past the crossovers.  The outside loop uses only 4 sections of the Woodland Scenics set, so halfway around, it peaks at 3" and begins to drop behind the inner loop, which reaches 4 3/4" before declining.  It does an over-under--a dumb idea, probably, but the grandkids think it's cool.

I occurred to me that because the tracks are side by side on the back incline, I probably could move a crossover there. Maybe it's better to have the turn outs and crossovers in front of me.  Inevitable derailings would be more convenient to reach.

[Len]

You're welcome. Hopefully we'll see some pictures when you get it set.

Len

[jbrock27]

kd, if you set the track right, all wheels are in gauge, your cars have good weight and couplers are at proper height and good working order, then derailings will be far from 'inevitable'.