Track planning is one area I total stink at and what free track planning software out there just confuses my autistic mind to the point of a meltdown(not a good thing). I am using Kato Unitrak only, analog control. I run nothing but passenger trains. My layout is 4x8 but narrowed in the middle to 31" deep to allow access to wall shelves that hold my G scale equipment. The outer "bulges at each end will handle the starter set curves with one of the slightly over 4" straights. I would love to use the double track stuff that Kato offers but I have not looked to see if they have a tight enough radius in it. I thought about doing a shelf extension over my work bench, maybe 3 to 4 tracks wide with platforms and buidings above to simulate a view into an underground station like in Chicago where I can back in my consists into blocked sidings. That is my wish list to start out the layout. The scenery on the main layout can be generic area west of Chicago that both the UP and CB&Q/BN/BNSF/Metra(racetrack) mainlines traverse. Not looking to simulate any specific area, my skills are not that good. Just have my underground feel station to look into, then my sort of folded dog bone double track loop to watch them run. Thanks for any help. Mike the Aspie
Silly NT's, I have Asperger's Syndrome