Earlier in the thread you raised the question of controls. There is a third option other than either a fixed central control or full on TMCC or DCS remote and that is distributed control. In other words, you place the controls for switches and accessories near where they are located. Otherwise, you wind up walking around your layout following the train you’re iopersting, only to have to dash back across the room to throw a switch or operate an accessory. I’m exploring this for my new layout, which is similar in size to yours. Thanks to everyone who’s responding to your questions because they help me with my own thoughts.
Rubin