Does anyone here like to draw up track plans? I have bench work built. I just need a track plan for operations and a continuous loop. If anyone is interested I can supply accurate measurements.

Things I am looking for include

1) continuous loop

2) 3 or 4 track yard with diesel facilities (2-3 tracks)

4) double track main if radii will allow for it

5) switching opportunities for a lone wolf or 2 operators

6) scenic dividers (I plan on using photo backdrops)

Thanks in advance, Jeff

I've noticed plenty has been posted about having a buffer zone or barrier between the edge of the track and the edge of the layout preventing a derailment followed by the catastrophic plunge off the edge of the world.  I am planning my layout and have a open deck girder bridge that spans an abyss, now I plan on building in a barrier to catch derailments but I have noticed that there are many examples of layouts with high, open deck bridges that do not have a way to save a derailment.

Hi all.

After my last post where e I had some precious help, ideas kept coming at me. Beeing the first time taht I'll be a layout this big, my temptation is to cram as much track I can get in there, BUT... I kept reading and viewing videos, and listening to podcasts. More layout, means more work, means more time, means more money to the hobby, and less time to enjoy running trains.. 

For years I been planning that big awesome layout..but now I have come to that big moment i finished basement demo and basic remodel   I have final layout space available   and dreams n thoughts and planning dont fit.  So I now have a 16x13 ft space with a 9ft by 1ft extention on one 16 ft side.  Walls are only on the 25ft total wall side and adjacent 13ft wall (basement walls ).