I have spent some time updating the track plan for phase 1. My current dilemma, which i cannot resolve before reinstalling the bench work, is should I lay all of the track in phase 1 first and then add buildings and scenery or should I move a module at a time.

The following is the track plan for just Modules 1-1a:

There is a lot of action in just those two modules. A dozen kits, some mountains and hills, a power station, an ice platform, less than car load platform loading, and a significant loco servicing area. By the time just these two modules are complete a lot of issues will have been resolved. The next 3 modules are pretty much oh hum in comparison.