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Model
Railroad Benchwork
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Solid benchwork is the foundation upon which a great model railroad is built.
My primary objective is to build your layout benchwork with the attention and craftsmanship it needs for smooth train
operation and scenic requirements. Whether your looking for "purpose
built" flat table-top starter benchwork or complex multi-deck
multi-grade custom benchwork, I can get your project underway.
The
samples below demonstrate freestanding benchwork in various stages of
their construction. Around the wall layouts requiring cantilevered
bracing, which is attached to the wall with no legs on the ground are also
available and made to order specifically to fit your space and layout
plan.
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Simple yet "Purpose
Built" for a model railroad. Keep it flat or draw out your track plan and
utilize the "cookie cutter" method to adjust the terrain elevations as
needed. This example is 3' x 7' tabletop
benchwork for an N Scale layout using solid 1x4 construction, removable legs
with felt bottom levelers and layout control shelf. It is 48" from ground to top of 1/2" plywood surface.
I can do them smaller or up to 4'x8' and any height you need. You can easily
attach 2 or more together to custom configure the tables for a layout to fit
your room. This benchwork is perfect
for the first time model railroader or for the kids to get started in the hobby.
Each layout comes with a shelf and safety power strip providing multiple additional outlets close
at hand. Very solid benchwork!
Custom built to meet your needs.
Contact me for details and custom pricing.
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Utilizing my basic "Purpose
Built" benchwork and utilizing cookie cutter process to cut out my plywood
benchwork surface, allowed me to raise the rail and town terrain and lower the
terrain where needed for the water features. The Poco Grande N Scale project
with plywood "cookie cut" out and all terrain elevations in place so
track can be laid.
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Weber Canyon layout with all track
laid, sub terrain support and backdrops installed.
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Weber Canyon layout bare bone
benchwork.
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Hidden 2.25% staging ramps that
allow the trains to arrive and depart from the visible upper deck on the Donner
Summit layout.
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Donner Summit layout showing
Walther's 130' turntable basic installation.
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Parker Subdivision
benchwork main baseline framework. There were no actual grades for the track
work but the terrain would need to have several different elevations below and
above track level to accommodate these scenic elements. Note backdrop needed to
be off the left wall...the other walls and left wall backdrop were painted a
base coat of sky blue.
Thanks for
looking!
Questions or
comments? Feel free to ask: mark@thesolutionfarm.com
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