If you're interested in modeling a railroad but have know idea where to start. This video is to help you find out what you want. By presenting some basic design principles.

[Railroad design is determined by its purpose]
1) Must know who your customers are

Operations: (purpose) Railroad customers
Industries may receive, ship or do both

Industry spots (multiple cars, empties, loaded, types or all of these) Classifying yards (and storage, ladder) one track for each industry spots
- Yard lead that doesn’t foul mainline
- Car repair track
- Engine track
Interchange track

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