C&NW Sub

I have several questions. My questions are based on the assumption that the layout is approximately 12½' by 12½' (let me know if I am misunderstanding the scale).

1. It looks like the curved track is all 36" in diameter. Is it your plan never to run any engines or long cars that require O42 or larger?
2. I can reach across my layout about 3 feet, but I mess up anything along the edge as my body bends over it, so a more practical reach is about 2½ feet. So, what kind of access are you planning to reach 7½ feet out in the middle of the layout?
3. I enjoy seeing a second or third train running unattended while I operate my main train. Do you have plans for some very fancy controls that would allow multiple, unattended trains running?

Hi John, The table size is 25 feet X 25 feet. The walkways are 3 feet wide. All of the track is 0-72/0-72 switches. The switches will all be Atlas O with the exception of 1 Ross switch(#4 three way). I will use a hydraulic lift/pump to raise the entire "lake" up three feet above the tabletop for access. In the right upper corner of the layout I will build a small porch/stairs with railings (Like a backdoor porch) to walk right up to the tabletop/walk on tabletop. The table will be made of 3/4 inch plywood/2x4's throughout. The turntable will be a 30 inch bridge. I will use 4 Lionel ZW's and the old original Lionel TMMC system. I will run one train at a time coming out of the yard, and will have a PCC trolley line. I will also install a bumper track for a #50 gang car. All of the parking lots on the plan are there for my 150 die cast car collection. The table as a whole would be built to heavy industrial standards, and have it's own 120 /220 volt electrical system and sockets that runs underneath the table, and it's own hookups to the breaker box. Thank's for responding. Fred