Layout - seeking additional ideas

You have a right hand crossover between loops, but you should add a left hand crossover as well. You have plenty of room to do it, you can pick your spot. Perhaps on the opposite side would be best.

Hi Michael.61,

I hope your health issues have stabilized.

First, a track detail item. The 072 switches, as you know, require a 1 3/8" half-roadbed piece on the turn-out and thru on the the turn-out end. I don't know if Anyrail has that built in. It could cause a fitment issue with your plan.

The switches in crossover position require a 1 3/8" no-roadbed piece. This piece has a jumper wire for the center rail to enable you to isolate the two loops into separate power districts if necessary.

Ok, now for the cross\loop in the middle. Here is a plan I designed earlier this year.

It uses two wyes and 4 072 to cross the middle and provide route options. You can narrow the width by eliminating two of the stubs in the yard and shortening the yard side of the lead by a 20".

You can get SCARM software for free and I could send you the file, if you like it.

Michael.61,

OK, I resized it for you. It's now 10' x 18'

Moonman: This is perfect for what I am looking for.  I will go to the SCARM site to download the software and appreciate you sharing the file.  My email address is in my profile. I was just having a mental block and needed a push.  Much appreciated!

Mike

Michael.61,

Edit your profile to show your email. Then I'll send it.

Moonman's plan will give you a much more interesting operation on your layout. I can tell you from experience that just going around in circles can sometimes get boring.