Givens:

Druthers:

Closet can not be removed or its doorways altered.

Doors can be removed from the closet and small hole can be made in closet wall closest to bedroom wall for track to pass through.

Lift out/Pullout areas are ok but there can be no duck under.

Outer walls of bedroom can not be breached. Room is bordered by bathrooms on two sides, living room and outside on other two walls.

Ability to have Continuous running.

No under layout staging.

AT&SF Mainline.

HO Scale.

Minimum mainline radius: 26".

Maximum mainline grade 3%.

The layout must be able to be built and maintained by myself and my wife.

Layout must be able to be operated by myself and my wife.

Bench work must be freestanding and in movable sections.

Layout height should be around 50". Some areas can go somewhat higher, gorges or river areas can

 go lower.

Double deck could be acceptable if it could be done without the use of a helix.

Fairly large scenic areas to showcase the region.

Drive In theater model on layout.

Layout Sound.

Fully working/automated signals, lights and lighted buildings.

An Immediate "feel" of the 1950's.

Enjoyable operations for myself and my wife.