Thanks Mike for the update. I'm hoping others share their experiences with large layouts. Our layout is divided into four sections a tiu for each section , It's just one big loop. We have only 2 rules.. If you use a main line switch line it back when done. and don't run into the guy ahead of you. We only run in one direction with inexperienced operators.
A train going around the loop travels over 16 channel (var set to fxd). It takes about 20 minutes to go around once at about 20 or 25 mph. We do have TMCC as well but seldom use it.
As I mentioned before we add everything to tiu #1 Hopefully this thread keeps going.