QUOTE: Originally posted by pcarrell Sounds like a good plan. I'd have the foam protruding so that you can cut and bevel the edges for scenic purposes.
QUOTE: Originally posted by RobandFred I was flipping through Track Planning 2005 and was regarding the N-scale bookshelf unit there (my original inspiration). I figured that Phase Two could be another 3' x 1' section and I could hinge the two (space is a premium). In this case then, the end boards would have to come level with the foam board. Right?
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QUOTE: I don't know if you're referring to my article on the Alameda Belt Line in MRP 2005...
QUOTE: ...the hinges should be mounted above the railhead -- just so that the rails don't bind when folding it over.
QUOTE: Originally posted by RobandFred Byron, yes it is! Thanks for that. I did consider building it, but didn't feel a "connection" to Alameda.
QUOTE: Originally posted by RobandFred Again, great article as it pushed me off the fence and really got me thinking about getting into the hobby.