DoubleDAZ posted:And the last one for tonight moves closer to the original, but without the passing sidings because the reversing loop acts like a siding when you pull the staged train off the siding.
NOT BEING NEGATIVE....Dave you are great to work so hard! The program display diagram is impressive! I really like it. I foresee an issue in respect to reaching the track in the rear and the placement of turnouts "inside" of one loop. In that loop area, there needs to be a 24 inch opening for ACCESS. The tracks in the rear near the walls will be inconvenient to reach and switches are always an issue.
Mark: Whatever you decide to do, for yourself, please ensure that you keep everything within 30 inches of reach, less better, and assure that you will not have any portion of a switch under another track or anywhere you cannot see it easily. You know as well as I the majority of track issues, real and model, are at track switches.
I envisioned two access openings in both corners of your room (away from the sliding glass door) where you could easily gain access to the rear portion of this design WHEN it becomes necessary. Make it as easy as possible. We are getting older... :-)
