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How tall is your layout?

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Posted by simon1966 on Friday, January 7, 2005 9:05 AM
29"

I wanted to keep it low so that my kids (5 and 7) can reach the entire layout. All our switches are hand throw and they are responsible for re-railing and cars that jump a switch. I use Peco turnouts and with their sprung point they are not very forgiving when run over the wrong way. It is not such a pain to work on, as when I am on my back on the floor, my hands can easily reach the underside of the layout for wiring.

Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 7, 2005 8:59 AM
"Ground" level is around 50", with tracks running to about 6-7" above that and about 4-5" below (staging).
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Posted by rogerhensley on Friday, January 7, 2005 8:58 AM
44 to 48 inches.

Roger Hensley
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Posted by dehusman on Friday, January 7, 2005 7:24 AM
Between 50" and 58".

Most modular layouts (N Trak, et al) are set at 40".

Dave H

Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com

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How tall is your layout?
Posted by SpaceMouse on Friday, January 7, 2005 7:20 AM
I'm thinking somewhere between 30-36" what is your height to ground level --table plus ply and foam.

Chip

Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.

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