[SimonBoulton]

Hi Babz, don't know if you made a decision on the platforms or not but I have the Auhagen 11 376 and Kibri 39558. The Auhagen one is 11mm high and the Kibri one 10mm high. The platform width on kits seems to be based on the popular set track systems. I believe that Auhagen and Brawa both make platform sides that you then use with your own choice of surface and can be made as wide as you like,
Best wishes,
Simon

 

[SimonBoulton]

Hi Babz,
That does indeed sound a better proposition, the wood will be more cost effective and possibly sturdier too. At least the kit details will give an idea of the platform height. The other thing is that you'll be able to customise the wood to the width you require to fit the track spacings,
Best wishes,
Simon

 

[SimonBoulton]

Hello everyone,
The platform height often varied depending on the type of line, so branchline platforms would be lower than mainlines and in Germany, S bahn lines had higher platforms to make entering and exiting the train quicker. As Babz said, sometimes the platforms would be of different heights in the same station too.

In larger stations, there was a lower platform between the tracks that was used for loading baggage, you can see this on images of Cologne and Leipzig Hauptbahnhofs for example.

That’s a shame about the profi track, it is nice track system and looks better than the Roco ready ballasted version in my opinion.

 

[SimonBoulton]

Very nice looks Babs, I especially like the steam one. I’ve got a couple of Trix ones and am impressed with them.

The metcalfe viaduct looks very good, what’s the track bed width?

Many thanks,
Simon