>>9964477>If the train is long enough it's not going to be able to clear itThe way I have the blocks wired for that part gives a little over 6 feet worth of running space without tripping both ends of the block detectors. Considering your average N scale 40' boxcar is a little over 3 inches from end the max trainlength I can have going in there is probably somewhere near 19-20 freight cars along with a caboose and a loco. That loop is meant to just flip around the trains that operate on the branchline service up to the top part of the layout more than anything, so big mainline passenger trains aren't going to be touching that any time soon, though I did make the clearances for where the foam risers overlap the track on that loop wide enough to allow for 65'-70' passenger cars just in the off-chance one gets in there.
>What happens if there's a derailment? I made a cutout on the inside of the loop that's big enough to let me stick my head in and see what happened. It doesn't let me get my whole head it, but the top surface is high enough that I can get eye level to the track. It's cramped but decently big enough that I can peek in, inspect the damage, and grab everything to rerail. It might be a good idea to put some rerailers at both ends of the loop, luckily none of the track is glued down yet so that'll be an easy fix.
