I have forwarded your note to the Seattle NMRA yahoo group for layouts in this area and there are many super ones.
I had to help a modeler with the same last name as the quarterback for my favorite football team: the Pittsburgh Steelers.
I have a small layout based on Thurmond WV you are welcome to visit, but I am a 35 minute ferry ride across the Sound from Seattle and it would tie up a lot of your time. I would meet you at the ferry if you wanted to do this.
