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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Thanks, cousin Jim, for the unsolicited
comments. Jim did significantly enhance my effort with the gift of a very
nice and historically accurate N&W hopper, as well as an "Ohio State
University" Pullman (I live in good ole' Columbus, Ohio), both excellent
examples of his exceptional and meticulous model building abilities -
incidentally, both models are light years ahead of the standards normally
"acceptable" on my layout, which I do not mean to put down, or apologize
for, or discredit at all - they are just that much better than what I
do! Earlier, he had favored me with a small town railroad station.
Not having room for another "town" on my table, I turned it into a railway
museum "office" - here we display a much earlier era of rolling stock and
steam "power," so to speak........</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Also, let me say, I was glad to see a few more
posts noting the benefits of a <U>lower table</U>.....don't rule it out - it
(35") might just be you, Ed!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob Nichols</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:09
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: BENCHWORK HEIGHT</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have seen Bob's layout, and can confirm what he
says about its relationship to the room. BTW, he is an architect, so he would
tend to be more aware of this than the average one of us; but it does give the
layout a very attractive appearance. Can't comment on the fun he had laying on
his back, but I do know that half-squatting under a higher layout can be
uncomfortable. His layout is one of the more attractive ones I have seen.
(Yes, he is my cousin). Jim Nichols</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, March 09, 2009 8:32
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: BENCHWORK HEIGHT</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Benchwork height - a VERY important decision -
and one like most things in Model Railroading, very personal.....and
whatever we want to do on our own RR is okay and is the right
thing to do, correct? </FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial>However, let me
suggest some considerations not acknowledged, at least as of yet, and I am a
lower rather than a higher benchwork guy - 35 inches to me is "about
perfect".- because:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(1) Much better for grandchildren, which I do
do this partially for - if not grandchildren, it does seem to regularly draw
a lot of little people!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(2) I was surprised how much time was
spent flat on my back doing wiring! This height was perfect for
laying on the floor reaching up to the work plane - just do not
sit up without a hard hat!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(3) A casual walker (including myself)
entering into the room gets an excellent overview of the layout and its
terrain from their normal standing eye height - it makes me happy every
time!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(4) I provide 24 to 26-inch standard
stools for those that like to sit and look at it closer to their
own eye level.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(5) The earlier referenced standard 24 to
26-inch stool is also perfect for me to sit at the control desk, just
below bench level.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>(6) It looks in good scale to the room and
other furniture (My layout is in a rec room setting).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>At least that is the way I "see" it
(everyday)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob Nichols (HO)</FONT></DIV>
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