SigfanUSAF
Gunsmith
The shelf would be 12" wide, with a 1x4 facia in addition to that. 12" metal angle brackets every 16" would support the shelf, while the 4x8 portion would be framed like a wall, as I plan on building it into a bookshelf/storage center underneath.
1 foot grid, with overall dimensions of 14'8" by 16' 3".
Track centers would be 2" apart, with centers at 1, 3, 5 ,7, 9, & 11" in the yard.
Radius on the 4x8 would be 22", with a 24 or 26"r on the SW corner curve.
I will eventually put a plasma TV over the fireplace, and the couch will be at a 45 degree angle opposite the fireplace. I have no other living room furniture, other than maybe a bookcase for the east wall.
Why the living room? I have a three bedroom house, occuppied by me and my two sons. This seems like the only real option for a workable railroad.
My only other thought would be a 2x8 table and eliminate the loop, thus why I didn't put any sidings on there for now. Any input is welcome.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/layoutjpg-1.jpg
1 foot grid, with overall dimensions of 14'8" by 16' 3".
Track centers would be 2" apart, with centers at 1, 3, 5 ,7, 9, & 11" in the yard.
Radius on the 4x8 would be 22", with a 24 or 26"r on the SW corner curve.
I will eventually put a plasma TV over the fireplace, and the couch will be at a 45 degree angle opposite the fireplace. I have no other living room furniture, other than maybe a bookcase for the east wall.
Why the living room? I have a three bedroom house, occuppied by me and my two sons. This seems like the only real option for a workable railroad.
My only other thought would be a 2x8 table and eliminate the loop, thus why I didn't put any sidings on there for now. Any input is welcome.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q9/SigfanUSAF/layoutjpg-1.jpg
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