If you were going to do a shelf layout on two levels, how how from the floor should your first level be and how much spacing should be in between the two levels so that you can still have a good view of your top level?
For mine, Level 1 is 43" from the floor with 14" of spacing between levels. Level 2 (57" off floor) has 17" of spacing to the “sky”.
Your opening a can of worms so be ready for many differing views on this.
If I were to it I would have the first level at a hight that would allow me to sit on a medium hight stool where my feet would be confortably on the floor, but not so low that when standing the view is like from a blimp. I would put my yard and major switching areas on this level. The top level would have to be observed from a standing position or a high stool.The upper level would be mostly mainline with a few small switching oportunities.
Is what I am getting at is how will you enjoy the layout. If mostly alone make it comfortable for you but if you plan to show it off often or have operating sessions the requirements will change.Not to say that you don’t want others comfortable but an ops session may last 2-3 hours yet you may spend all day at the layout.
I 2nd what spidge said. There is no “set” height one should use. I’m using what I using because they are at a comfortable viewing level/angle for me and worked for the room they are going on in.
nolatron, If I can ask ,Is the shelves, for your supples or are you going to have the layout on it? If the layout ,How are you planing on getting from one layer to the other?I am just in the planing stage is why I ask.
slow train Ed
That’s a layout level. Just had all mysupplied there from unboxing them all (recently moved).
A helix will be used to get from one level to the next, and will be in a little alcove area which you can see below.
Haven’t started building the helix though. Parts are still sitting on the shelf as you can see. I bought this kit off ebay (probably need on more to reach the height needed) since I don’t really have the appropriate tools for all the cutting needed.
You can see my progress, track plans, etc… on my blog linked in my signature.