I have drawn out what I am thinking of for my new S&NE layout. It is supposed to be 50's between Hartford CT and Boston MA - where the S&NE ran a more direct route.  The locos comprise an RS-3, an SW-7 and an F3 with a Budd RDC providing the passenger service. I have 24 freight cars.

I am in the process of trying to workout how and where to start with an Intermodal HO modular sections.

I model the BNSF and am looking at useing 3 6foot modules for this maybe 4. 

Does anyone know of a some good articles on building an intermodal yard as there is so much you can put into one and that is my delimar at the moment how much or little do i add as i want it to look busy and large.

I am trying to finalize the spur/service track plan for one area on my layout that is under construction. The area in question is the lower level around the center platform.  The single track mainline enters from the right side after exiting the loco service/yard area and then it proceeds around the center platform before passing through the backdrop (blue line) and entering the helix which takes it up to the middle level. 

I have attached a diagram showing this area of the track plan.

Another thread raises the topic, "Do small (i.e. less than room filling, or LTRF) layouts get enough respect?" The OP there felt that the hobby would die unless the magazines gave more coverage to downsizing.