@ScoutingDad posted:@The Bellcaptain - I feel your pain. This post begins 11-2020 - at this rate looks like nothing gets built for a long long time. Time to start building your layout. Just go ahead with your double loop idea and start building. Get the bench work done, lay the track and run your trains. You might quickly find things you like and others not so much - you can always change your layout. I am on my 5th or 6th iteration and I know this one will change again.
If you don't have it already pick up a copy of Linn Westcott's book "How to build Model Railroad Benchwork" I think you will find it helpful. The construction method makes it easier to change your layout - IMO.
I could add a lot more - but just lay some track and run your trains.
Jeff
Ballcaptain, I have to agree with ScoutingDad. The plan I showed back in November is what I call Plan D. Plan A was scrapped before I started building benchwork. Plans B and C were started, some benchwork and track laid. Your freehand drawing a day ago looks a lot like the computer drawn plan from back in November. That's okay, but it sounds like you are running into 'analysis paralysis.' I would suggest just building some benchwork, lay some track, and see how it works out. It is only then that you will start to figure out what you want. That's what happened to me.
