Chuck, I have the same problem on my layout, and like you, we cannot
add extra scenery as a buffer to catch those pesky accidents. I also
noticed that people like to back up to the layout and rest against it,
so their elbows and an arched back can cause problems. My suggestion is
to use the clear plastic but design it so it can be removed easily. I
plan on using some aluminum channel that can hold the plastic by just
dropping it in the channel. A smaller channel could hold the top edges
if necessary.
I don't think this would have to be too tall--maybe 2-3 inches above the
rail at most. Of course just use it when necessary--when the kids are
there and maybe during crowded open houses. Boy could I tell you
stories about open houses!!
Bob Werre
C & P Porter wrote:
>Because of the limitations of my layout room I have a lot of track running
>close to the table edge on the peninsula in the middle, much of it also
>elevated above the table itself. My 6 yearold grandson loves to run my trains
>but occasionally he gets a little "throttle happy". He's really not bad but I
>hate to think of my stuff falling all those scale feet to the floor below or
>even down to the level of the table. What I need is some suggestions for some
>type of restraining fence or barrier that will not block one's view of the
>train, be simple to erect, and will be reasonable in price. The track is hand
>laid on Homabed on 5/8 plywood subroadbed and is ballasted. Beyond that the
>area
>
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