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  Re: 12v layout with opperating possibilities
 
I find 8' is the maximum width of a layout, as you can only reach in by 4', but then there is mainly town in the centre of the layout. Also I like to have several trains running at once, it's nice to sit back and watch them. You can only have two or (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 12v layout with opperating possibilities
 
(...) ... I'd love to be able to reach four feet. That means that from one outstretched fingertip to the other, I'd have a span of nearly 10'! That would be great at basketball, as well as playing the piano (or two). Seriously, my tables are 4' deep (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 12v layout with opperating possibilities
 
(...) If you put the table lower, you can get a longer reach, especially if you scatter some strategic open spots (like road intersections) to put a hand onto for bracing. 30" is the maximum recommended in Model Railroading books. (...) Note that (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)

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