Reply to "Do your upper and lower levels connect?"

I am rebuilding a 27' x 15' layout.  I have a partially constructed connection between my lower and upper levels but am realizing that I could better use the space the long incline takes up for a better design on both levels and more operational certainty.  I have never used an interconnecting level track all that much in actual operations and found that all the issues associated with it are not often worth it.  So, I am very close to deciding to eliminate the grade connection and go with a more robust track plan and better scenery.