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[quote user="Roundhousecat"]I was looking at my copy of 102 Realistic Track Plans and have so far come across #18 Turtle creek central and #44 White river & northern.[/quote] I do not have that book so I am unfamiliar with those track plans.  Could you tell us what radius curves those two track plans use?  What number turnouts? Edit: found White River & Northern (N scale plan).  You cant really build that exact layout in HO scale in your space.  It will kind of end up looking a lot like cuyama's track plan once you scale it to your space.   Also is this Turtle Creek layout the MR 2003 project railroad?   What types of locomotives are you planning on running on your layout, what ones do you already have?  6 axle or 4 axle diesels (any steam)? Are there walls around 3 sides of the 8x8 space, or will their be "shared walking area on one or more sides? Can you provide a drawing of your space?  If you need help with posting a photo, there is a sticky thread at the top of the general discussions that explains how.   A quick sketch in MS paint will do, along with some measurements (include obstructions, doors, windows, circuit breaker panel location, hot water heater, furnace, etc). As a fellow human of 6'2" tall stature, I would encourage you to take a look at slightly higher than 40" benchwork.  Mine was built at 40" to appease the wife (who is a helicopter pilot) and likes the top down view of things.  I would prefer slightly higher benchwork for a model railroad.  If you have a tall bookshelf with adjustable shelves you can play around with different table heights until you are happy.  You may find that 40" works for you, or you may not like bending over to look at things.   Also consider that you will likely have to wire underneath this layout...a minor consideration when choosing layout height.
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