Like your new variant, just a question and comment. First, do you still plan to run an upper level Standard Gauge layout? Second, would you consider changing the top portion of the Cave Creek based on the suggestion I've attached? Third, and an even more complicated suggestion would be to consider placing your yard within the same loop where you've now placed a turntable. The third suggestion also has the benefit of narrowing your table at the top and making any necessary "reach" a bit easier.
Chuck
