07-12-2011, 08:41 AM
Mark;
The bench work that I'm using right now for testing and experimenting is 50 inches high. I'm thinking about tearing it down and putting a shelf along the only open wall in the basement and it would then be only about 44 inches high. I always stand when I operate and walk along with the train; only sit down if my feet get sore LOL. Viewing at eye level has never been a big issue with me; just that it isn't too low.
Right now, I don't see any problem with the arrangement of Bloomer Chocolates on the layout and having operated this version of the plan a couple of times so far, I'm pretty well pleased with it. I can easily look over the top of the building and use my uncoupling tool when spotting the cars; which incidentally aren't spotted at doors, just along side the building at specific locations. Only thing will be that I'll have to be careful of any roof detail that might be located where a car spots. No need to make the structure removable that I can see, as I can easily reach across to work the Durkee Foods track.
Funny you mentioned just modeling the loading dock for one of your industries. I had considered doing something on the same order, but it would have a roof over it with the support bracing modeled and perhaps a little bit of a structure wall on either end to enhance the illusion of the structure being off the layout. Something like the open/covered dock you see in this Bing view: http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=n9c73y8...orm=LMLTCC Might give you another idea or two.
The bench work that I'm using right now for testing and experimenting is 50 inches high. I'm thinking about tearing it down and putting a shelf along the only open wall in the basement and it would then be only about 44 inches high. I always stand when I operate and walk along with the train; only sit down if my feet get sore LOL. Viewing at eye level has never been a big issue with me; just that it isn't too low.
Right now, I don't see any problem with the arrangement of Bloomer Chocolates on the layout and having operated this version of the plan a couple of times so far, I'm pretty well pleased with it. I can easily look over the top of the building and use my uncoupling tool when spotting the cars; which incidentally aren't spotted at doors, just along side the building at specific locations. Only thing will be that I'll have to be careful of any roof detail that might be located where a car spots. No need to make the structure removable that I can see, as I can easily reach across to work the Durkee Foods track.
Funny you mentioned just modeling the loading dock for one of your industries. I had considered doing something on the same order, but it would have a roof over it with the support bracing modeled and perhaps a little bit of a structure wall on either end to enhance the illusion of the structure being off the layout. Something like the open/covered dock you see in this Bing view: http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=n9c73y8...orm=LMLTCC Might give you another idea or two.
Ed
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