07-20-2009, 10:33 AM
Josh - If I was going to build it, I d start with picture 5 and work up to picture 4, building it as a switching layout. The only thing that bothers me is that you only have one runround right at top right of picture 4, at Codoni Ave. It may be prototypical, but it will drive you mad in a VERY short space of time, since EVERY train will need to be blocked into switching order, before you leave the yard, and setouts and pickups will mess with it . You will need a hefty fiddle yard to set up the initial blocking. Don't get me wrong, I think it is a wonderful idea, but possibly a little over-ambitious for a solo build/operation. I'd personally go for a couple of sections and see how I felt about it at that point.