I just took and passed the Cisco CCNP-ROUTE exam.  It was difficult, but fair.  I just wanted to share two items that without I would not have passed.
I used GNS3 router emulator which is amazing.  It uses an actual Cisco IOS and allows you to simulate connections between different routers and switches.   It allowed me to create and practice setting up different routing topologies.  Here is a link to the website to download it:
http://www.gns3.net/

In addition I purchased the CCNP-ROUTE Lab Manual Companion.  It has router configs and instructions on how to setup and practice everything that is on the exam.  Here is a link to it:
http://www.amazon.com/CCNP-ROUTE-Lab-Manual-Companion/dp/1587133032/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1333213294&amp;sr=8-8

Hope this helps and good luck!
