Dave,
I can't run the simulation until I get home over the weekend. But, I totally get what your are suggesting. The thought crossed my mind to do something like that. I was drawing, free hand figured, a double main on the perimeter with a yard on one side of the layout with the RH and TT on the other. My biggest problem is those have to be on the layout given the expense which is why I tried to place them first then build a layout around them. Laidoff sick (Doug) sent me some ideas as well. Which interestingly enough were very close to yours.
Missed the connection - red marks- thanks. I get a little frustrated with the application software at times and miss things.
To the OGR Forum folks providing input - this is excellent and I appreciate all the help and suggestions. I am blessed to have folks like you willing to help.
Kevin