12-29-2014, 05:18 PM
My layout "legs" are 48", and atop that there is an L-Girder frame of 1x2 and plywood subroadbed, making the track level probably about 50" at it's lowest. The track climbs a grade, with the highest point about 9" above the lowest, if I recall, making the highest track about 59". And then there are buildings and mountains above that. The top of the highest mountain is probably around 70".
In hindsight, that is too high. I may someday lower the legs about 10". I'm a tall fellow, but visitors and kids have a hard time. And even myself had a hard time laying track that high up and using a skewer to uncouple cars. My feeling is that unless you have to have clearance underneath for furniture or other items, 50-55" is probably the highest you want to go for the highest track, especially if your layout is deep.
In hindsight, that is too high. I may someday lower the legs about 10". I'm a tall fellow, but visitors and kids have a hard time. And even myself had a hard time laying track that high up and using a skewer to uncouple cars. My feeling is that unless you have to have clearance underneath for furniture or other items, 50-55" is probably the highest you want to go for the highest track, especially if your layout is deep.
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