Honestly, given the development of ML&M (which began well after we built through and planned the east side siding), I believe a siding on the west side makes worlds more sense. This keeps us at one main line switch, and allows more fluent switching of ML&M. While the east side has been graded, grading of the west side is a simple matter and Brian would probably be willing to do that for us.
A second main line switch and second siding, whereby the main must be accessed to switch them both, and we’re toying with another set of yard limits. A single main line switch cleanly avoids that.
The idea of a west side stub end spur has been occurring to me for some time- but I figured first things first. I do rather think a siding on the east side would be a wasted opportunity at this point.
See ya
Jason