Layout Height?

[jprampolla]

Hi Folks,

To save money, I cut one 8 ft. long 2 by 4 into 3 equal lengths, each 32 inches long for the legs, no waste. Then a leveling bolt on the bottom, and 5/8 inch OSB (oriented strand board, better to use plywood) on top, so the result is about 35 inches, great viewing height for both sitting and standing, in my opinion. Best of wishes on your new layout!!!

Take care, Joe.

[dwiemer]

Ideal height? well that depends, if you have kids, you probably want the layout to be low enough that they can see it, but not too low that they will be able to reach onto the layout and "play". Starting about 36" and going up from there. That is my plan, and I'm sticking to it, unless my wife says otherwise.
Dennis

[traindaddy1]

Fast question: What is the height of your layout? (Floor to roadbed) If you had to do it over, what would you consider as the ideal height? Many thanks.