Working on fascia for the layout and noodling on options.  In most op sessions I have hosted and been to, I find some operators just feel the need to rest their arm on the edge of the layout.  Kinda kills the scenery and such.  I have seen some operations oriented layouts affix an armrest of sorts along the edge of the fascia.  Works well, and provides a convenience to the crew.  But, adding something like that will kill access to car card boxes and sorting surfaces.  I also like to put a strip of channel along the edge for operators to sort cards without setti

I'm planning an around the room (its 11x12) layout and I was looking making splines with 1 1/8 x 1/4 " PVC lattice which are easy to get in 8' lengths.  These are very flexible and I was think of using 3 of these with 1" spacers to make a total width of 3 3/4".  1/8 spline, 1" spacer, 1/4" spline, 1" spacer, 1/4" spline.  On top of the splines I was thinking  of using 2 layers of drywall, for sound deadening, and then perhaps milled Homosote road bed.  Has anyone used PVC lattice for splines?  I thought Joe had mention

This will be a build thread for my upcoming Ozark Sub layout. The particulars:

*  To be contained within a purpose built 16' x 20' (15' x 19' interior) HVAC equipped out building.

* Will utilize three of the four walls w/small peninsula.

* Will be a "partial" dual level: Lower and upper 7-track stage areas, reverse loops for turning trains both levels, and a lower and upper town on the dual level portion, with the ruling grade mountain climb on the single level portion.

* Approximately 150' total main length.

When it comes to holding up our layouts off the floor, there are 2 main ways to go. Using legs attached to the frame or using brackets attached to the wall.