I've always liked this plan Rich.
Thanks Big Train.
I've been planning my layout for 12 years. There's only been a few minor changes since the pic you posted. I couldn't be happier now that it's finally under construction. I'll post some photos as soon as I get the lift bridge section done. It's the last bit of major engineering to be done before I can start busting out the "easy" stuff.
- RICH
I look forward to seeing progress photos of the layout.
Have you tested the 5% grade accessing your staging. Do you have any concerns about vertical transitions or the ability of trains to climb out of staging back to the main layout level? I'm considering a similarly steep transition to staging on a modular design. I will need to get up and down in a hurry if it's to work.
Jim