I wonder if putting layers of carpet foam under the table leggs would help?
Another thing to consider is replacing Lionel metal axles and wheels with plastic ones. I don't know if that would make much of a difference.
Modeling the "Fargo Area Rapid Transit" in O scale 3 rail.
Aim for a ground floor apartment. The rumble of the trains will create quite the noise for anyone living below you (been there, done that).
Bob Keller
Having been in Apartments and Military quarters up until a year ago and building multiple modular layouts, I have never had a problem with the landlord. I normally rented in larger rental communities where the staff on site were paid employees. The maintenance men always wanted to see the trains! That could be different with a owner landlord on site. Normally the larger properties do not have any issues as long as you maintain the property and leave no damages when you move. My son has a 5x9 layout in a spare bedroom in the apartment where he lives. When in doubt ask!
I'm hoping to within a year move to another apartment as I have a control freak landlord. My current layout has a main yard that is 4'-5" by about 10'. Its basically a yard. On the other side of the room is a double level that's a little longer and narrow. My room is about 13'x12'. I don't have any backdrops, mountains, hills or tunnels. But I do have swing up bridges in front of the only opening window. They are only down when the layout is operating. When I'm looking for another apartment should I ask about a layout or just bring it in along with the rest of the stuff that I move in?
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