BENCHWORK HEIGHT

[NW Modeling List]

In 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.


*         Aesthetics

*         Ease/access to build

*         Ease/access to maintain

*         Underneath Storage

*         Ease/access run/operate trains

*         Access relative to safety from pets and children

*         Level or elevation of viewing desired

*         Ability to disassemble for moving

Ed Painter - Narrows, VA currently living in Russellville, AR

From: nw-modeling-list-bounces at nwhs.org [mailto:nw-modeling-list-bounces at nwhs.org] On Behalf Of NW Modeling List
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:20 PM
To: NWHS
Subject: Re: BENCHWORK HEIGHT

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.

Bob Folsom


On 3/9/09 7:09 AM, "NW Modeling List" <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
Hello All

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).

Any thoughts welcome!

Ed Svitil


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