Easy MTH Elevated Platform Mod

Hi Rod,

     Looks great, You relocated the steps where they really belong.Well done

Thanks, Alex

I like this idea.....any before pictures?  What are the arrangement of things before you did the modifications?

Alan

Here's a before picture for reference purposes:

Alan;

Unfortunately I did not think to take any before pictures.

The picture that Walter posted kind of shows how the stairs go straight back from the right end, but it doesn't really show how stupid far back they extend. I like the accessory overall, but to me the stairs looked silly.

Another odd thing is that there is all kinds of safety railings at the right end associated with the stairs, but nothing on the left end. Strange.

Rod

I looked at the warehouse buildings with the platform shown next to it. The end opposite from the stairs doesn't match up to the building and as you said, is oddly without a railing.

I liked the finished platform so much I ordered another one.

So now here is a couple of shots comparing it to the modified platform.

Needless to say I will be bashing it as well.

BTW, after bashing these will fit in a space as narrow as 3" and still clear all rolling stock.

The platform height is 1-5/8", just right for tubular track on 3/16" cork roadbed. If you need lower than this, the legs can easily be shortened.