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The plan says it is two feet wide, but it seems like alot of track to fit in a 2' space....any thoughts?
My yard area is very similar to your posting. There are 4 stub end yard lines, 2 engine service lines, a/d, mainline and industrial switching area. All of this is contained within 24.5" of bench. Is it tight? Yes. But, that's what I wanted, lots of switches $$$$
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The plan says it is two feet wide, but it seems like alot of track to fit in a 2' space....any thoughts?
The plan says it is two feet wide, but it seems like alot of track to fit in a 2' space....any thoughts?
Question for Stein:
In your lower picture, what's the distance between decks? Is this your layout? Are you using some sort of prefab benchwork? Thanks in advance!
Just the yard or the entire scene, spur and building too?
The rather short yard lead starts somewhere to the left, off the picture, as does the spur. So the length of your benchwork should be a concern. The length of the yard lead and whether you want it straight or curved, like in the diagram, and how all of the tracks will merge with the main seem like more important design constraints than the depth. It might be tough to fit all of it into 13 ft of length, and have a usable yard lead, without bending it all around the corner.
Looks like the Hawaiian plan from a recent issue of MR. IMO, it's doable, but I always take magazine published plans with a grain of salt - I doubt they're as accurate as CadRail or whatever.
Just some feedback for Stein,
Thanks for the photos. Looks like you've got a decent city backdrop started.
Presently, I'm using Ikea IVAR shelving units to support a portion of my layout. 2'x4' 15/32" plywood on top, with IVAR shelving underneath. The wife likes the organization potential. The uprights are about 42" tall. 1x4's run along the front and back of the plywood, underneath, to help prevent warping, etc.
Your 'interlocking plywood' looks interesting. I haven't used foam yet, for my primary table top- I've always had plywood under it, with cork for the track subroadbed.
There used to be some material different than foam, with more rigidity to it, that I've considered over time about looking into. Sign makers used it in the 90's. As I recall it was about 3/4" thick. You could also cut up a sheet of it, and use it as 1x4 and such, to replace the heavier 3/4" plywood. Haven't seen it at Home Depot or Lowe's when I've looked for it there.