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Has anyone used the MTH Subway entrances on a layout with a below-table stair case?  In other words, the MTH Subway entrance would be placed at table top level, a rectangular hole would be cut in the tabletop, and some sort of staircase would be built below the table level.

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If yes, can you please post photos and let us know what materials you used to make the stairs, stairway walls, etc.  I am discovering that the dimensions of the MTH subway entrances are quite different than the dimensions of the standard Plastruct staircases.

Thanks in advance for sharing.

Steven J. Serenska

 

 

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Great idea! While I don't model NYC or a city large enough for a subway, I would think the stair construct would be relatively easy. Not surprising that the standard PLastruct stairs don't fit but with of their square tubes it should work and would be easy to do. For example cut the appropriate width you need of a 1/8" or 3/16" square tube (lets say a 14-16 of them). The first step down would be one square, the second step would be two squares glued together with the first step glued on top. The third step down would be three squares with the assembly you just made glued on top etc. until you reach the bottom. Subway stairs from the street are usually not regular open staircases so this would simulate concrete or metal solid stairs depending on how you paint them. Hope this explanation is clear and is helpful. It's certainly a unique thought. If you can put a lot station below level, even better. 

 

 

 

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