I would well come suggestion for my layout. I'm including two pdf files. The second has a purple section which will be elevated to run my CTA/Subway cars. All four main loops are separated by insulated center rails.
There is end to end for the gang cars around the yard. I know I will need to cut access holes (one is shown). All curves are 072 except (gang car which is 031, Figure 8 is 054 on one side and 063 around the turntable, coal tipple spur has one section of 063). The elevated CTA will be using Super O.
Coal Tipple (6-32910) is set 3" below the table top to give me a grade of 2.5%
I am using Lionel tubular track and switches
This is intended to be a TOY train layout with lots of accessories and OMGs for me and my guest.
I have a variety of engines from GPs to a BigBoy and Veranda.
Most of my engines are Lionel and a few MTH (PS1 and PS2).
I'm debating wether to use a TIU for the limited amount of engines. Can I run PS-2 engines from my Cab2, if I use a TIU? Would I have to limit the TIU to specific loops?
I used RR-Track v5.3 to design the layout, if that helps.
