Crazy Talk!

[tetters]

Maybe a little late, but if you have any concerns about derailments....it is really close to the edge of your layout...

I did vote yes

Not really too worried...So far the stuff I've built is pretty reliable. (...pats self on back...) There now I've gone and put a hex on the whole damn deal.

Actually, I was thinking about leaving a 1/4 relief in some areas when I install my masonite facia. That and install items like power/telephone/light poles in areas where things get a little close to the edge. That is still no guarantee, as I had a caboose roll off the table as a result of a rather violent "bump" several weeks ago and it was two inches from the edge. Luckily, the caboose was not severely damaged and didn't break.

That was from a 5 foot drop onto a concrete floor too! Eeeek!

Also still, its not like I'll have stuff rolling through there at Main Line speeds. Most traffic in the yeard is only moving at a crawl.

 

[Kevinkrey]

What I did on a previous layout, and will do on my current one in spots, was put a piece of plexi glass in between the layout and a piece of hardboard for a fascia.

 

[chessie4155]

Go for it, but I would have to agree with Doctorwayne, it would look so much better out on the Main Line...:thumb:

 

[eightyeightfan1]

The question you should of asked is: "Has anyone seen my Dremel?"

 

[riverotter]

If you were a 'prototype' model railroader, you would ask yourself, "Is that what a real railroad would do?" I suspect real railroads like to keep it simple and thus would eschew a DSS unless there was absolutely no other option available. However, if you are 'just' into enjoying your hobby and having fun, go-fer it and git 'er done!