Rough layout plan - comments or suggestions?

The smartest thing you did was lay it out full size on the floor.  I would get some saw horses and try the same thing a bit higher just to see if there are space constraints not readily apparent.  The plan looks like it is well thought out and fun, 

Agree with @necrails - try some sawhorses and experiment with height. 

Sure would be nice if you could get a couple of reversing loops in there. 

And, yes, make plans for vertical growth. :-)

Hey TimPix......are the two "loops" interconnecting?  That would be my only nitpick  (I'd want them interconnecting).  Otherwise, I agree with what other astute observers wrote.....(1) put the layout temporarily on saw horses to get a better feel of how it will "play", and (2) also look hard at where a switch(s) can give you a branch off for going up to an upper level.  That said......that is a N I C E start on a layout.  I'm thinking that one of the long straights ( the inner one) on the right side of your picture; with a left hand switch (turn out) would be the ticket (oops a pun) to an upper level.

Its gonna be nice!

Like the double mainline and the full size mock-up!  

Is the layout AF, if not I did not know the track gauge was the same and AF switches could be used.

HI,  Sorry forgot to add this is an S Guage layout.  Mostly S Helper track.  The mainlines have a crossover in the middle of the back wall.  I didn't have enough S Helper switches, hence using modified AF turnouts for what will be the double-ended yard.  The empty space in the right foreground will be something - engine service or industry.  

Tim

Hi Tim, I would offer two points:

1. A positive: The so-called "dog-bone" configuration affords an impression of trains going from somewhere to somewhere, and back again, which adds more interest than a simple oval, where the trains can seem to chase their own tails.

2. I would not have the area here as part of the walk-in area; rather, I'd use it for scenery, such as a little village, etc. Such a piece of real-estate would add interest, later, I can assure you. Eventually, the train(s) won't be enough - you'll want more to do with and on the layout.

FrankM

HI,  I also started a thread in the S Gauge forum, but here is the latest update.  Comments appreciated.

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TIMPIX, I will agree with those who like the full size mockup, I started the same way. Just laying it out on paper did not work for me, trying to picture it from a sheet of paper did not compute. I like the track plan and it looks to be a good layout for the running of trains with some operating possibilities. The main thing is have fun with it.

Ray

Exact same size room with exact same wall lengths.  As mentioned elsewhere we went vertical.  Added a subway w/ three fascia stations and after this photo an upper level. 

100% Rail King with mixed sized curved sections.  With twin crossovers along the back wall like yours. Very cozy layout. We found a  movable control panel with umbilical cord works best. Great minds think alike

Timpix posted:

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Nice! One suggestion would be that you could elevate the outer loop starting from where the train is by the back left  corner along the wall to the front right peninsula and back around to the middle. Even just a couple of inches would give you an opportunity to create some interesting terrain. Or go full height with bridges and overpasses. The outer loop could cross over the top of the inner and back again.

I like the folded dog bone plan as others have mentioned. Gives more visual variety as the trains pass each other.

Good use of available space.  If you leave the track level consider a build that allows the "ground" to change around the track.  Visual changes while leaving the track level add interest while keeping trackwork and operations simpler.  Good luck with your build.