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Help with upper level PW layout

Hi guys,

I was hoping to get some ideas on a better design on the upper part of my layout.  I am limited in space, so there is only so much I can do, but there is a section that I really don't like and was hoping to get some input.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_9g4gHk7Cs  This is a link to the video of my upper section so you can see what I have to work with.

I  also attached a picture of a very not to scale (lol) drawing of what I was thinking about doing.  There are 2 loops and one loop of track I was going to raise 6" and use the paper scenery wood retaining wall sheets for a small amount of realism and also to give the trains some separation so one is not hidden by the other when they pass.

The section that is really bothering me is in front of the closet and bathroom openings where the bascule bridge is located.  I am very limited in space and the whole section in front of the closet opening blocks the open lower level space inside the closet visually.  I would like to be able to use that space for something.  Not sure what yet, but I hate that it is not really visible.  If you watch the video and look at my drawing you can see I eliminated the section of track that ran directly in front of the bathroom and closet openings.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! 

Yes, the bathroom is functional.  lol.  Working on rebuilding the faucet and have to re-plumb the old, rotted metal drain line.  Good thing i'm skinny and flexible so I can weasel into those tight spaces.  Ha ha!

The track is PW O27 and power is also PW.  I like keeping everything original PW.

I own my home, so nothing is off the table as far as construction goes (holes in walls, etc.) and my wife does not care what I do in here.   

Thanks for any help!  It would be very much appreciated!

 

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