I started work on it about a year ago now. The first couple months I was just trying to get the wiring done to be able to run trains, then decided to change the track plan, then change it again. Since then, I haven't really worked on it a whole lot. The whole time I have been working on it, has only been on the weekends. The layout is at my parents' house, which is an hour drive to the NW from where I stay during the week. There are no clearance issues, all the cars I have can make the turns without brushing the foam or anything. I've made sure of this. As for realism, I'm not worried. This is my layout, coming from my mind and my hands, ya know? Thank you for the input though, it is appreciated. Only thing is now, I'm trying to figure out a way to make that outer loop, at the top of the pictures, elevated, but keep it somewhat realistic with the inner loop running so close in that area. Any ideas? This part of it I actually do want to look realistic.