DoubleDAZ posted:You got it Mark, should be easy enough to rework the yard from the left. What is the height of the window opening?
Dave,
Yes, the rework would be the practical one. The window sill is 45 inches above the floor. So allowing for roadbed, the track height would be 46 inches. I don't think it would be necessary to have bench framing through the window, as long as it is solid in each room. The section passing through the window would be like a bridge so to speak connecting two separate 'tables'
If this was the high side of the layout, then the other town would be 38 inches above the floor. If we flipped back to the original design, and this was the low side, then the town at the other end would be 54 inches above the floor. The tiny window at that side of the room is 52 inches above the floor. While I like my benchwork fairly higher than most folks I see posting, I don't think I want track 54 inches high. My reach would be hampered, unless I stand on a stool or platform. Since I'm not getting any younger, that may not be the best idea. 38 inches does allow for a better reach, and is still fairly high to roll under on a seat, if I get to not feel like stooping under. Sitting on this folding chair and my head dropped down, I can duck to about 40 inches. A seat 6 to 8 inches lower would work fine.
All that said, if I am to build the staging track through the window, flipping the layout heights as you have shown would probably be best. Thank you for your consideration on this, and I know you wouldn't fiddle with these if you didn't like doing it. I still appreciate it very much!! 
