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[quote user="kasskaboose"]Is there a more viable route to take in designing a layout than what I've done?[/quote] A compass, straight edge and graph paper would probably be more viable, and cheaper.   Set a ratio that makes sense for the size of the sheet of paper (for example: 1 block on graph paper = 3").    With this number you would count 8 blocks over from where your tangent track ends place the metal point on that spot, pencil contacting the end of tangent track, and make a curve.  That would show you a 24" radius curve.  Use actual measurements to plan turnouts. [quote user="kasskaboose"] Perhaps I need to use the Atlas freeware track planning guide b/c this is a total waste! [/quote] Also going to be a waste (limited number of components).  Track planning software doesnt teach you basic track planning concepts.  I read Track Planning for Realistic Operation and Andy Sperandeo's Freight Yards.
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