Fred,
You have certainly given me a lot to think about. Alot of the items you discussed I had paid no mind to.
Begining with the height, you are right. The upper deck needs to be at least 54".
I had intended to vary the deck depths at 30" upper, and 36" lower (I have a long reach).
As to the consist length, I had not gone so far as to think about it in linear feet before. 24' is a lot longer than I really need, even though I prefer trains to be closer to prototypical length.
I am going to have to re-consider this project, as I have gone the paper and pencil route, using Armstrong's "Sketch by the squares" method, and I am yet to come up with a decent benchwork pattern.
Matt
You have certainly given me a lot to think about. Alot of the items you discussed I had paid no mind to.
Begining with the height, you are right. The upper deck needs to be at least 54".
I had intended to vary the deck depths at 30" upper, and 36" lower (I have a long reach).
As to the consist length, I had not gone so far as to think about it in linear feet before. 24' is a lot longer than I really need, even though I prefer trains to be closer to prototypical length.
I am going to have to re-consider this project, as I have gone the paper and pencil route, using Armstrong's "Sketch by the squares" method, and I am yet to come up with a decent benchwork pattern.
Matt