I get many of my ideas from the pages of CTT magazine that features a new layout every month. You'll want to have at least two uninterupted tracks so you can run both trains at the same time. You should also have a couple sidings where you can park other trains.
I would order up a book or two from our host who has published numerous layout publications.
There is a brand new book out now that deals with layout plans built with Lionel's Fastrack. This is a good track system because it stays together well and is compatible with post war lionel trains like yours. It is called something like "Track plans for Fastrack". I'm sorry I cannot recall the exact name.
Thanks,
George
Too late. He's already into MTH.
Unfortunately he has two threads going. Here's what he posted on the other one:
"Just recently bought some MTH trains Union Pacific diesel and a big boy steam loco, Z4000 transformer and the DCS system and some realtrax, would like to start out with something reasonable add as I can afford. Thanks"
Bob Nelson
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