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[quote user="DSchmitt"]You really need to acurately lay out your plan using a layout design program. Both Xtrakcad and Scarm are free easily downloadable, contain extensive track libraries and although both have a learning curve, they are actually easy to get started with. Both will also let you check grades and "run" trains to see how the arangement works. I personally prefer Xtrakcad. It's easier for me to control track placement. However, Scarm does have at least one nice feature Xtrakcad does not have. You can place a copy of your sketch in the workspace adjust it to size to use as a guide when accurately placing the track components. In addition they are fun![/quote] Layout desing programs do not teach basic model railroad concepts.  They will allow you to create unworkable track plans, because the tracks will physically connect.  Read the books.  They will give you an idea of what radius curve will actually fit in the allowable space.
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