12-29-2015, 08:36 PM
Rob,
Something that large will need two or more people to move it once complete. With legs and associated parts, you're looking at a substantial "kit".
I would first recommend breaking down the layout into two modules, width x no more than 4 feet; in your case, probably three feet.
Second, with respect to construction, you need to engineer strength into the modules to keep the weight down. Don't go for a slab of plywood with 2" pink extruded foam on top. The foam is actually quite strong once reinforced with a frame of 1x4 or 1x5 pine. A cross brace underneath is needed only every 18-24".
A pair of these can be boxed as a set with end plates and makes for a compact and light package that can be moved easily by two people, or one with a cart.
This is the way that the modular club that is belonged to built them. I actually built 24" x 6' and I regret the size. I haven't even added anything to them.
Take a look at HOTrak.ca and railwaybob.com for ideas.
Andrew
Something that large will need two or more people to move it once complete. With legs and associated parts, you're looking at a substantial "kit".
I would first recommend breaking down the layout into two modules, width x no more than 4 feet; in your case, probably three feet.
Second, with respect to construction, you need to engineer strength into the modules to keep the weight down. Don't go for a slab of plywood with 2" pink extruded foam on top. The foam is actually quite strong once reinforced with a frame of 1x4 or 1x5 pine. A cross brace underneath is needed only every 18-24".
A pair of these can be boxed as a set with end plates and makes for a compact and light package that can be moved easily by two people, or one with a cart.
This is the way that the modular club that is belonged to built them. I actually built 24" x 6' and I regret the size. I haven't even added anything to them.
Take a look at HOTrak.ca and railwaybob.com for ideas.
Andrew