Comments on: Layout Height

By: Dale

Dale — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:22:09 +0000

Install adjustable levelers on the legs. They’re great for adjusting for not-quite-level flooring and generally have 1.5 to 2.5 inches of adjustability.

By: Ron Scannell

Ron Scannell — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:54:17 +0000

48 inches seems natural because an 8 foot 2×2 makes 2 legs. But I find 48 inches a little low, so I added a wood wrap at the bottom of the leg which allowed to raise the layout to 51 inches

By: Ralph

Ralph — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:36:37 +0000

Mine is also 36 inches high.

By: Richard Aubel

Richard Aubel — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:15:44 +0000

Our club modular layout that we take to local Greenberg and other shows follows the FreeMo national standards for height. The track is 50 inches high from the floor to the railhead so that every module is able to connect with any module in the country. The 50″ height is great for operating and viewing except for children. It’s a good height for us since we form a 15 ft. x 35 ft. oval and we need to get under it to get in and out so it’s a little easier on the back at 50 inches. We do get complaints from parents who bring kids to see the layout but we can’t change it and still operate it. My point is, there are pluses and minuses to whatever height of your layout is so choose what’s best for you and go with it.

By: Phillip Collins

Phillip Collins — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:23:23 +0000

Mine is 1,5m, ideal for stepping under the duckunder. Also means action is closer to eye level. (N scale)

By: Mike Straus

Mike Straus — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:16:38 +0000

That should be 5 foot crawl space

By: Mike Straus

Mike Straus — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:15:17 +0000

My layout is about 36 inches high. I had to lower it as it is in a 5 volt crawl space a d I have an office chair to roll around the !ayout. To get at the wiring I have a creeper to roll under. My dog and I are usually the only ones down there.

By: phil+johnson

phil+johnson — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:33:36 +0000

Layout height is a matter of personal preference. I’m 5’9″. My first layout was 36″ and way too low making wiring horrible. My second was 54″, was great on wiring but not so on reach. Every layout since is 48″ and I can live with that.

By: Andy Belk

Andy Belk — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:03:31 +0000

My 4×8 foot N scale layout is 36.5″ high. I’m the only operator and I sit most of the time.