What is more likely

[Sturminster_Newton]

Initially planning using a selection of set track segments from my collection of MyWorld plastic track. with standard OO/HO R1 and R2 curves, meant I soon had the basic railway laid out.

 

Then, like many, I looked at practical embellishments, in this case two 'fiddling/storage yards' beyond the scenic areas.

 

I needed a practical means to connect these yards to each other and the rest of the layout.

 

Thoughts turned to whether a double slip, two facing/trailing crossings or two Y points joined toe to toe would be employed.

 

In the real world cost would rule as much as practical considerations, so two Y points would score highly.

 

But two facing trailing crossings would connect either yard to its twin or either leg of the scenic part of the layout.

 

A double slip is less space hungry but also maintenance heavy but also in with a chance if only for the 'operational flexibility' it would bring.

 

Assume 'Rule One*' will not be the mark of compliance in this case.

 

(*Rule One it's my line I'll do as I please.)

 

Pictures are threatened to clarify

[Happy Hippo]

Why don't you use sausage rolls for sleepers?

 

I'm sorry but that made absolutely no sense to me whatsoever apart from it being a list of track parts.

 

A track diagram and some form of descriptor might get some sensible responses.