Recently moved into a house with a basement and wanted to get some thoughts on a new layout. Note that there is 18" on all sides of the baseboard to allow for walking around the perimeter of the layout. Otherwise, I'll need to put in some strategic popups/cutouts for reach purposes. You'll see quite a bit of real estate on the left side that I not ready to commit to as it will block access to the door. Plus, considering lumber and track prices, a 55' layout is just unreasonable at this point.
I prioritize being able to sit back and let trains run but in this layout there is also some switching/yard work to add some interest. I also like some elevation and you will see a 6" rise in the upper right hand corner that leads to a reversing loop on a plateau (note there is a second reversing loop that will run underneath it for the inner mainline).
I am looking for feedback regarding any trackwork that may be impossible to construct, any issues regarding the LCS signal with big loops of track running above each other, and any aesthetic enhancement suggestions. Thanks for looking.
