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I have a question regarding backdrops and benchwork. I am planning my around the walls layout for a 21' x 18' space. Along one wall the layout will be double decker. How far off the wall should the nearest track be if this area will be used for a classification yard and decorated with a backdrop of a city scene? I figure the benchwork will be approximately four and one-half inches thick, the backdrop will be a quarter to a half inch and the nearest track would be two inches from there. This gives me something like seven to eight inches. I was figuring on using ten inches for planning purposes. Is this a bit high? also, on the other portions where backdrops will be used but not double decked, I figure I can expect to get the nearest track four or five inches from the wall if I need to. Do these numbers sound right to y'all? <br /> <br />Thanks for your help. Ed
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