All about compromise..

If there is anything I have learned so far about this hobby, it is that compromise can be the biggest challenge to overcome, especially when trying to model a real location...

I think, however, that I have overcome months of trial and error with the Chalk River yard. Before the rails were lifted, there was basically the main and two sidings, with a lead to the wye Off the second siding track.

On my layout, there are two alternate reality elements:
1. An engine shop
2. A team track for CNL/AECL and other local business

While these were not terribly difficult to find a place for, a functional and reasonably lengthy run-around is necessary for how the layout will operate.

So, after many months of moving track around, here is the latest and I like it! Still need a few turnouts, but this may just work...

The team track is the spur to the right, which more or less would have been the location of the original CP station.

I can run around 6 * 40-footers, or 5 * 50-footers with ease, so I happy with that!