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I'm in favor of Mark C's idea. If space allows, build a double track main and swing them away from each other at one point so they're four feet apart. That way, you can insert a circle of 24 inch radius track, using four switches to connect to the main tracks. Kinda toy train like, in fact a lot, but very cool. No real reverse loops unless you absolutely have to have cross overs, which you don't. I guess pure railroaders will think I am thinking like a ten year old with a 1950's Lionel toy setup! It is certainly not prototypical, but I think it's a neat way to change train directions and avoid boredom, and you can hide most of the loop area in a mountain to keep first time viewers guessing which tunnel portal to watch to see the train reappear.
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