... connect with an existing layout at the other side of my railway shed. I previously used templot to create turnouts but thought I would have a go at using transition curves as a starting point. The feature of creating irregular diamonds on transition curves makes all the difference and is so easy to achieve. I also used 'Shapes' to create the outline dimensions of structures I intend to build. Overlaid these shapes within 'Sketchboard', with appropriate labels and have started to create the plan for the layout. All simple to do. 2184_130621_170000000.jpg The two diamond crossings will be converted to double slips later when I am satisfied with the track plan. This brings me on to the reason for posting this topic. I would welcome your views on this track plan at this early stage. Thank you for viewing. Peter posted: 17 Dec 2011 11:56 from: Tony W Hi Peter. Since no one else has replied so far I thought I would, although with the monitor I am using it is difficult to see the detail. The overall plan looks ...