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<DIV>You may want to add a few more. When we built our modules we lowered
them from the accepted specification standard in order to make them
easier to view by smaller children (the future of our hobby). But now, in
our later years, we find it difficult to "duck under" them in order to operate
the trains from inside the layout. In retrospect, benches for the children
would have been a better option.</DIV>
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<DIV>Neil K. Yerger - former co-ordinator, Delaware Valley Tinplate
Trackers, Delaware Valley Hi-Railers.</DIV>
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<DIV><A href="mailto:audreyly@aol.com">audreyly@aol.com</A></DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 3/20/2009 8:30:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
nw-modeling-list@nwhs.org w</DIV>
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<DIV>rites:</DIV>
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reality the benchwork height that best fits you and your model railroad
should really come from analyzing the comments and logic different folks have
provided in all the related emails and looking at your situation.
Perhaps make a list of what elements or features that you want in some order
of priority and includ aesthetics. As some have pointed out……what height
looks good in a 32X25 railroad building or basement wouldn't necessarily look
good in a standard room or a room integrated with furniture and such.
Below are some of the points I would consider. You may wish to add
additional ones. The priority and weight of each would purely be your
individual preference.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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to build<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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to maintain<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Storage<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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run/operate trains<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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or elevation of viewing desired<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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to disassemble for moving<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Painter - Narrows, VA currently living in Russellville,
AR<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org [mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces@nwhs.org]
<B>On Behalf Of </B>NW Modeling List<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 14, 2009
7:20 PM<BR><B>To:</B> NWHS<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: BENCHWORK
HEIGHT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'">I have a
double-deck layout in my basement. I installed a drop ceiling at a level
that would cover all the mechanicals and ductwork. It came out at 6’9”.
My staging sits right on top of cantilevers 32” above the floor,
and the lower level subroadbed averages around 6” above that. The upper
deck cantilevers are 24” above the lower ones putting them at 56”. The
upper deck subroadbed sits 3” above the cantilevers on average. I’m
5’11” and can reach manually operated switches easily on the upper
deck.<BR><BR>Bob Folsom<BR><BR><BR>On 3/9/09 7:09 AM, "NW Modeling List"
<nw-modeling-list@nwhs.org> wrote:</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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All<BR> <BR>A topic sure to get a varied response (!); what do y'all feel
is the optimal height for benchwork? Kalmbach book says 38". Specific
application is a (mostly) shelf layout. Ceiling height is a bit limited,
about 6'6" (remodeled basement).<BR> <BR>Any thoughts
welcome!<BR><BR></SPAN><B><SPAN
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Svitil<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN
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