... the main: fremington1.png Pros: Maintains the existing run-round length. Tracks cross the joint square. Clear length in the platform road is increased a little while using the main road to head spur. Cons: The head spur for running round is very short, only about 12" clear. Just room for a loco only. The design looks cramped and more typical of an inner-city terminus than out in the sticks. In the second idea I moved the turnout to the other side of the board joint: fremington2.png Pros: Looks more natural and as Iain intended. The head spur is long enough to be usable as a siding and the platform length is also increased quite a bit. Cons: The length within the run-round loop is much reduced -- just two or three wagons. The crossover road is crossing the board joint at an angle. So there's a start. Further inspired ideas welcome. If you would like to try it, I have attached below the .bgs file and the picture shape .bmp file (zipped ...