I found out right away that I couldn't think of individual items like blocks, signaling, detection, and power feed.
They are all part of a system.
Start out with turnout protection.?
Signals are needed (either real or virtual) on each leg.
Signals reside (usually) at block boundaries.
Some of my turnout track work are close and I consider that set of turnouts as one structure. (think 3-way)
When you run automation, each turnout needs to be a block.
If you plan to detect the turnout, gap each leg.
I didn't burn a detector channel, so I simulated the turnout occupancy (it's tricky)
Sometimes, I seriously thought of detecting certain turnouts.
Generally, you'll assign a JMRI block to an electrical block and detect on the feed.
I use JMRI mast logic, but plan your signals now regardless of signal system you use.
For the time begin you and run automation without signals.
I ran my automation with virtual signals until I installed hardware.
Like carpentry - measure twice cut once - plan twice then build.
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Ken
NYNH&H, Old Colony Division, Cape Cod Branch (1949-1959)
[DB150][PR3][QuadLN_S][JMRI 5.3.5]
Ken Heywood