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 Hi BNSF1979,I know exactly how you feel - designing a layout is quite some task, that requires a lot of time, patience and ability to compromise. I guess we all want to have that dream layout, but have to accept to end up having something completely different.The trick is to know what you want. Make a list of your requirement, like you already stated.Double mainline track,  a yard, lots of lineside industries, maybe some diesel serving facilities - hey, that is a lot for 9 by 9 layout. If you can go for single mainline it will already help. Make a drawing of the room you have available for your layout, add exact positions of doors, windows, closets and cabinets that you need to reach . This determines the shape and the space you have for your layout - this is the basis to work with. Post that picture here - maybe I have something to work with. I still have not finished my layout design - my space is very much similar to yours. Out of the umpteen plans I have prepared using RTS there maybe one that could catch your liking.
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