Big_Boy_4005 posted:Mark - The raised floor is mainly a function of the height of the layout. I have 3 levels, one at 24" above the concrete, one at 42" and one at 72". I'm 6'-1", but 72" puts that top level almost even with the top of my head. By raising the floor 12", most adults can see the upper deck. I will also have single step stools for the operators who will be working up there. There is another advantage to the raised floor, and that is the ability to run things under it. I have air lines, high voltage electric and low voltage layout and security camera wiring. When I built enterTRAINment, I also used the raised floor. A driving factor in that was preserving good head space so it was easy to work under the layout. Same goes here on this layout.
Phew, I think that's everyone!
Thanks again to all.
Elliot,
Those were two reasons I had in mind. The third, that I mentioned isn't an issue for you as you must have a controlled climate already.
Yes. I have seen other layouts where the floor rises so you can view the upper level at a reasonable height. I was also thinking of utilities under a raised floor as I have been exposed to data center raised floors since the mid '80s.
Thank you for your faithfulness in answering questions. I know you would say that is part of why you post in the first place!
