Did some quick searches and could not find a post on this question -
I'm finalizing my plan for my command center. But, I don't yet have Legacy and with the Legacy system months from becoming available, I don't know its dimensions in order to properly plan/size my command center. And the Lionel catalogues do not provide this data. Can anyone provide the dimensions/specifics? Length, width, height (and weight if possible). Thanks - Peter
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L: 12 1/2 inches with cable attached
W: 5 1/2 inches
H: 4 3/4 inches with remote in cradle. 3 1/2 base only.
All measurements are the largest dimensions.
Can't weigh it but I doubt if it is more than 1 1/2 lb. if that with the remote in the cradle. Less without.
You can mount it on an angle, but not vertically, I recommend no more than about a 45 degree angle. The 12 1/2" allows for the cables, though that will make a pretty tight turn, I'd probably give it a bit more clearance in the back. The actual outline of the base is 11 inches, the brick, track, and serial connector project out the back.
You can mount it on an angle, but not vertically, I recommend no more than about a 45 degree angle. The 12 1/2" allows for the cables, though that will make a pretty tight turn, I'd probably give it a bit more clearance in the back. The actual outline of the base is 11 inches, the brick, track, and serial connector project out the back.
Mine is sitting horizontally on a small piece of homosote attached to my peg board via shelf hooks. Cables have good clearance.
I did not get the impression that the original poster was going to recess it into some kind of control center. At least he did not mention that. If that is what he intends to do he will probably need some additional clearance.
Don't know what he's doing with it, but since he's building something, I figured as much information as possible would be useful. 
Guys - thanks for the responses.
The command center I'm envisioning will be perfectly flat and slide under the layout. On it will be mounted my toggles, switch controls. And my DCS remotes and Legacy will sit on it. Next to it, but mounted horizontally under the layout, will be my electrical panel where I plan to have things mounted - like the TIU (and maybe AIU at some point), the 180 bricks, a power strip, Atlas 6924s (non-derail gizmos), the terminal block(s), etc.
Peter
The Legacy base does have some keyhole screw slots to position it, so if you put a couple of flat-head screws at the proper place, you can keep the base from wandering around on the panel.
If the surface that you are going to mount the base on will be intended to slide under the layout, don't forget to allow some extra height for the Legacy base antenna.
If you're mounting the base low, I'd consider a WiFi Hi-Gain antenna with enough lead to mount the antenna higher with a clear view. It made a huge difference in our Modular layout.
You could do this (CAB1 replaced with Legacy):
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