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PJB posted:
Dan Padova posted:
PJB posted:
AlanRail posted:

id use hollow core doors for the fold ins.. reason  light weight   

I assumed I'd use either 1/2" plywood or 2" dense foam on top of 1x3 framing.  I assumed the hollow doors might sag under the weight they'd be supporting in terms of scenicked layout levels and the trains themselves? 

The hollow core doors will work.  I would try to go with a 1 3/4" thick door, instead on a 1 3/8" door.  Also if you do use the doors, be sure to paint them on both faces and all four edges.  

Ok, this would take out some height in the substructure which translates into a width savings when closed, so thanks for this great idea.

What would you recommend for length?  I went online and see that they make 42" wide doors, but I'd like a layout length of 11-12.'  Thinking if I have to marry doors for length, then I'm into it for at least 3 doors (cut one in half for the additional length) and the thickness savings likely goes away with the plywood marrying plate to connect them?

Good point.  I wasn't thinking of the layout's length.  But there's a solution.  Let's say you buy 6'-8" doors which are pretty standard.  To marry two doors end to end, add a 1 1/2" x 1 3/8" piece of lumber to each long edge.  In the sketch below, the fist sketch is a section through the assembly showing the door with the lumber reinforcement attached.  The second part of the sketch is a plan view of the two door sections end to end with the lumber pieces running along each side.  

 

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