Stewart - right now I need time to "digest" this. I seem to have developed a mental block and might need some time to clarify things in my mind - thanx for providing me with a visual - please be patient.
I did try to place an 072 turnout in the lower left portion of the layout to the right of the #5 turnouts as you show in your diagram but it wouldn't fit. I could only place the 072 turnout to the left of the #5 turnouts and only by making the #5 turnouts go in the opposite direction.
Question: Are you saying that I need 4 more #5 turnouts or a double slip on the right loop?