Ideas for a future college layout

[Brakie]

Just my opinion but skip a dorm layout and work on rolling stock/weathering/detailing, build your collection

hmm.... Perhaps I could use the timesaver as a test-track

I would avoid a time waster since it was designed as a switching contest and nothing more.

I suggest weathering and detailing your cars and locomotives and for a "test" layout I would use a 1'x6' switching yard with 3 tracks.Just be sure to leave at least 24" for your switch lead.

N Scale may be your better choice for a dorm layout.