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Mike-
At the GMLTC, we use about a 30 x45" table (= to exactly 6 large gray baseplates)
with metal folding legs. Our newest tables flare out to give us more room (6"
IIRC):
_________________________________________
l l l l l l l l l l
l____l____l____l____l____l____l____l____l____l
l l l l l l l l l l
l____l____l____l____l____l____l____l____l____l
\____l____l____l____l____l____l
So here we'd see (I hope-- not good at ascii) a normal table, the new, slanted
transition table, and a new larger table (36 x 45) The squares are large gray
baseplates.
I personally use 30 x 45 in my home layout as well, although I line them up 3-by
to gain more depth.
Now, if you wanted to build a section that would be compatable with the GMLTC's,
you'd have to build up 20 bricks high to get to ground level-- takes 1000s of
bricks for just one section:-p
HTH,
John
Ben Fleskes wrote:
> Yep, that's my design.
>
> At a minimum, I suggest 30.25" x 60.5" for long linear runs. When I need extra
> depth, I stack them two deep. We (PNLTC) also have a few tables that are ~40"
> x ~80. The larger size gives you a pretty good amount of space for a
> standalone layout, but is not as easy to transport. I like the 30x60 since
> they are easy enough to move around, yet big enough to get a layout on. We've
> also started putting standard metal folddown legs on each table to cut down on
> our setup time at shows.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ben Fleskes
> PNLTC
>
> In lugnet.trains, Mike Poindexter writes:
> > I was going to be building several tables for my Lego collection in my hobby
> > room and was wondering how I should go about it. I was originally going to
> > make the tables 45"x45", since it was a good, large table. I happened to see
> > the Modular train table windows meta files made by Ben Fleskes that have the
> > 30.25"x30.25" tables. Does everyone run these style of table at the Lego Tran
> > Clubs? If so, I feel that I, too, should run this style or something
> > compatible with them just in case I go to one. If not, I would just use it
> > for ideas on my own system.
> >
> > Do many people use these tables and do they like them? My main complaint is
> > the lack of depth for making a large town. This is of course offset by the
> > fact that one can reach to other side without stretching a lot.
> >
> > I will be making these tables in early July. I have all my Lego packed away
> > for in-laws coming over for the week of my wedding. After I return from the
> > honeymoon, I get my Lego room back and want to do it up right! Any feedback
> > and/or suggestions would be greatly welcome.
> >
> > Also, is there a standardized height for split level systems? I will be
> > elevating at least one table and I was planning on 20 bricks high, as this
> > will allow an elevated monorail to climb one more time and be perfectly
> > positioned to ride along the ground. I just have to make sure there is enough
> > clearance underneath for a train to pass through on the main level. I believe
> > Ben's table would leave 13 bricks high of clearance, as it is just under seven
> > studs thick. I may even need a diffenent table for an elevated platform.
> >
> > I also plan to build some kind of shelving storage system in the closet for my
> > pieces and possibly a building/work table so that my work in progress won't
> > cause traffic jams in the Lego town (still un-named), but that is a different
> > matter, unless there are great ideas you want to share.
> >
> > Mike
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| Yep, that's my design. At a minimum, I suggest 30.25" x 60.5" for long linear runs. When I need extra depth, I stack them two deep. We (PNLTC) also have a few tables that are ~40" x ~80. The larger size gives you a pretty good amount of space for a (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains)
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