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Mate i did nearly have this same problem, but the block of land i owned was just too expensive to build on and i sold it at a profit running into 6 figures and bought the house we now have.But i did a lot of research and I know a bit about it and first thing, forget all about long trains goods or otherwise. 7 cars at the most all with ball bearing axlesLook at 4 % gradient on the straights and less on the widest curve you can handle and build yourelf a switchback railway.Get yourself some powerful articulated locos similar to the LGB DR Mallet.Go to LGB MTS, which wil control your speed both uphill and down hill. you do not want a runaway and having 100 % AC voltage available at all times will improve your hill climbing and traction no end. As well MTS will remember the track and control your locos speed to whatever steady speed you require.I have heard of a layout in Colorado (I think) that has a series of cataracts and it won an award, it is really beautiful with locos and trains running through under and over it. Lots of work and a bit of money though.I also would consider if applicable, putting in viaducts or if you want to be like just about every other American layout get into trestles.I don't know if i am on the right track here but i think there is a layout in USA owned by Geof Mellen and his wife called Mellen Patch which may inspire you.Rgds Ian
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