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[quote user="Brendan Buschi"]For the past 2 days I have been designing and redesigning layouts. I don't know if this is typical.[/quote] Yes, that seems to be typical.  Before building my first HO layout, I went through 3 distinct design changes, with over a 100 variations between them.  I ignored good advice to not model a division point in the middle of the layout (or in my case the ends of two railroads), and thereby cut my train running distance in half.  Freight Yards by Andy Sperandeo and Track Planning for Realistic Operations are two good starting points.   If you really find you need help, joining the LDSIG (Layout Design Special Interest Group), or asking for design help at the National Convention (from the LDSIG masters) when in swings by your area is also a worthwhile hobby expendature.  You can even find some LDSIG and other forum members here who are willing to help you along, you just have to ask.
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