I've done a little revision work on the 2nd plan. I've added two reversing loops and changed up the shunting area. I'm going to stick with the 3way b/c i've always liked them.

I have added colors as well to make it easier to understand. There are 3 distinct levels and the lighter colors are hidden.

Also, the large green box in the middle is the Brawa container crane I bought earlier this year.

Thanks for all the comments. Kimmo: your layout is a great inspiration and an excellent use of available space. Peter: I could have been in trouble if you hadn't caught that!

I hope you all like seeing track plans as much as I do. That's why I keep posting my revisions. I really like the double reversing loops, it will make operation more fun. Also went with the suggestion (from Kimmo) on making the lower rev. loop a double track line into the tunnel.

Also added a R3 curve half circle. It is the 3 blue curves on the lower right.

That lower section will need to be sloped downward, so I may turn it into a small station. Much smaller than the picture suggests. The town area (in red) will consist mainly of the container terminal and related loading areas and a few small industries, along with the usual homes and shops. I know this isn't very prototipical, but i like it anyway.

I looked into the shunting puzzles and may add it later with expansion. That is cool stuff. I also have allowed room to add storage sidings onto the lower reversing loop. The sawmill and rail maintenace expansion sets (#78010 & 78020) will be in soon, and then construction can begin!