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I've known and previously posted the CEO and I are planning a move up to Michigan. That means I've had some time to think about the elements I wanted on the next layout. Of course given the unknown space dimensions, not too much planning could be done. I prefer a walk-in but this space will not allow it with planned 072dia curves. So somewhere will be access points to the interior. I imagine there will also be hatches to reach scenery and rails. I will use the "L-girder" and "open grid" construction methods described by Westcott. If I do it right I should be able to access lower track without needing a pop-up (hatch) Yes, there will be some crawling around, but that is what the grandkids are for.

I would like have the train station and surrounding city to be the initial focal point. Everything else would flex off that. Given the space requirements of the passenger yard, I think the only suitable location would be the along the long 192 length. But that creates problems for lift-outs or ups. The "natural spot" would be to have the station in the bump out at the top right, but that makes it tough to be the focal point. I would like to work in a street trolley in the city - but again hidden in a corner is not optimal.

I'll play around with SCARM to see what might work. This will be multi-level and looks like max 3% or less grade is workable. I can fold the track, but am concerned with losing yard space for the industries.

For instance I do not think this type of configuration would work very well. Curves are all 072 and there is little space available for a 2nd main let alone a 3rd. So some noodling to do. The yard track shown are less than 5 feet - I'll have to remember why the leads are so long.  This top right corner might be ideal for the intermodal with water feature.

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