Let's face it- we all like bridges. I would guess that most of us have at least one on our layouts. 

I am not immune to this phenomenon, as I added a bridge to my layout last night: http://joshuadewolfe.wordpress.com/2014/08/03/the-bridge-to-somewhere/

As I mentioned in a previous post, once I was satisfied that a model railroad produced good chemistry in my classroom, my initial thought was to add a simple yard module so that trains could actually arrive on the Inglenook from somewhere, and to develop the industries which were now just empty car spots. Even those two things, I realized, would provide many additional dimensions and allow us to incorporate a more robust rationale for the distribution of specific car types.

I need advice on options for a covering below my layout fascia to hide storage. Below is a photo of how the area looks now. I’ve seen many different approaches and I’m interested in hearing what others have used and the pros and cons (if any) of their choice. 

I've seen many turntables on layouts where there wasn't enough space in a given area to include a section of track off the turntable so they put in a small piece, say 3-6" long. I think the thought is if you've got a 6" piece of track you could stick a caboose on it or something.

Is there any basis in real railroading for this or just is it just "I can fit another piece of track in"?