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Reply to "14x24 Atlas-O Layout Plan. With 11x19 FasTrack Version. Short Video of Trains Running Added!"

Richie C. posted:
Ken-Oscale posted:
rtr12 posted:

Very nice plan and your train building plan looks really nice too! Everytime I follow these threads I want to start over on my setup. Yours has gotten better with each little change. I think expanding the building to accommodate some of the layout details was definitely the way to go, rather than trying to shoehorn the layout into the smaller space to accommodate the building size. 

I ended up with about 40-1/2" to 41" or so for my layout height (depending on basement floor slope). It has 40" legs with 1/2" plywood for a top (I'm 5'-9"). That seems to be a pretty good height for the top so I think you would be happy with the 42". I would very likely go with 42" legs if I had it to do over. I have a few shop stools that I sit on and can still see everything on top (only one level), but no chairs.

Thanks RTR12, I appreciate the feedback.  So my table legs will be 40", with the 2" thick foam sheets making 42" in height.   The kids viewing on the "kick stools" will have a good view!

Ken - why 2" thick foam ?

Why not 1/2"- 3/4" Homasote and then 1" foam ?

The 2" thick foam is a usable structural element, that is, it will support the weight of trains and scenery on 16-24" centers.   Easy to work and shape to the irregular dimensions of the layout plan.   Easy to carve for below-grade details.  Easy to plant trees, easy to run wires, easy to poke holes though to the underside.   Besides those points, its become my favorite layout surface for quite a few years now.

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