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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by horailfan</i> <br /><br />...I've been reading How to Build Model Railroad bencwork by Linn Westcott. He recommends moving the legs in away from the edges of the layout and using L girders for the base of the layout above for more stability...[/quote] <br /> <br /> Don't overlook the part about tilt and sag. Moving the legs (ideally) at 1/5 and at 4/5 the distance of the girder, not only adds to stability but also increases load bearing by reducing sag and tilt. See figure 1 on page 35. <br /> <br /> Consider too that you will have an amount of toe space related to the overhang of the joist. See figure 4-9, page 30
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