A plan for the lower level

This is the current track-plan for the lower level. (Click on the plan for a bigger image)
Since the middle of the room is needed for the sofa, I can’t build a peninsula yet.
I do not want long hidden tracks, so I have designed a one and a quarter helix/spiral so I can watch the action as the trains climb the 3 % grade to the upper level.
The grade starts in the curve just after the Wickenburg depot.

This view from 3rdPlanIt shows how this could look like.



I do have other options like a short peninsula, but for now, this is it.As mentioned, the benchwork from Phonix through Glendale is built, and I am working (slowly) with tracklaying here.