For the first time since the layout began the lower fiddle yard is fully armed and operational. 9 through roads exist, 2 of which are now divided into 5 sections for multiple units. The remainder hold 2 full-length rakes each, giving a total storage capacity of 24 trains. Comparison with the previous photo will show where the baseboard extension was added to squeeze in the inner road.
There is still work to be done (the wiring is my usual 'temporary' mess and some of the gaps need filling with sleepers) but the design has performed well over several hours of testing. Fill a siding with 5 DMUs and they will shuffle along quite nicely to take the place of the departure in front....