Sir,
I would check for links at model railroader sites or Free/Share ware for programs such as RailCad 8 or Atlas RightTrack Freeware. Most are really based on model railroading but I can't think of one Layout that isn't just a large Diorama with trains.
Try these
Atlas Model Railroader Magazine Model Railroader is a poular railroad magazine that is published by Kalmbach Pub. who, incidently, does Fine Scale Modeler Magazine and the current Editor is FSM's old front man, Terry Thompson.
On Atlas' front page, on the left side is a bar with RTS Software. Click and download it. It is not a large program and with a little work, can be your saving grace. It is free. It is safe.
Check'em out and do a Google search for "Freeware for Cadrail 8 which is 3D. It is out there, I have it.
Hope this helps,
Cuhail