When my track plan was finalized I had plans to put signals at the entrance to each CP except for the double crossover at Linden. The double crossover would not fit into the System Table. In addition to the double crossover I had a separate single crossover, a yard lead, and a diverging route to Main 3 and the Linden Branch just west of the double crossover.

I also noticed that the distance between East and West Rapidan, and between AltaVista and North Linden was too short to allow sufficient braking.

My layout is a two track, twice-around loop folded over itself. I placed a double crossover between Main 1 and Main 2 to provide access to a yard lead. When the double crossover is reversed then trains cross from Main 1 to Main 2, and upon coming around again from Main 2 to Main 1. The two track main becomes one track.

The layout also incorporates two reversing loops that cross each other. If both loops are reversed then trains do not change directions but traverse both loops. 

I use 1/8 in hardboard for my fascia.  I use plastic trim pieces designed for joining paneling or shower enclosure material to join the fascia pieces.  That covers the joint to provide a finished look.

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I really liked the Tar Branch series because it closely followed the prototype and included plenty of photos of the 1950's era actual trackage and businesses served.  And it was very compact.  While there are tons of imagined small switching track plans, so many, to me at least, loose the flavor of the real thing.

I'm a little bit stumped on how to track down published articles of similar actual small town switching with plenty of photos like the Tar Branch series.