> I'm concerned with the branch, which is higher, being on the
> *inside* of the main, which means that you won't be able to
> see the mainline from inside as easily.
I don't think that will be a problem for a couple of reasons. First of all, I'm only talking 5 or 6 inches higher, maybe a foot max, counting scenery. I've run modules with backdrops much higher and since the main is at the front, you can usually get a good view.
Also, bear in mind that the main viewing location will be from the bottom of the page. That means the switching area and mainline will easily visible. On the downside, it means that the station won't be nearly as visible.
> I also suggest installing a pair of scissors between the two mains.
> Then, instead of running two mainlines, you could run a single line
> twice around by setting both scissors to crossover alignment.[/QUOTE]
That's a good idea. It would probably work well on the right side, allowing engines access to the roundhouse from either track, as well as directly to the branchline.
> *inside* of the main, which means that you won't be able to
> see the mainline from inside as easily.
I don't think that will be a problem for a couple of reasons. First of all, I'm only talking 5 or 6 inches higher, maybe a foot max, counting scenery. I've run modules with backdrops much higher and since the main is at the front, you can usually get a good view.
Also, bear in mind that the main viewing location will be from the bottom of the page. That means the switching area and mainline will easily visible. On the downside, it means that the station won't be nearly as visible.
> I also suggest installing a pair of scissors between the two mains.
> Then, instead of running two mainlines, you could run a single line
> twice around by setting both scissors to crossover alignment.[/QUOTE]
That's a good idea. It would probably work well on the right side, allowing engines access to the roundhouse from either track, as well as directly to the branchline.