Basic Model Railroad Benchwork

By Jeff Wilson

One thing shared by all model railroads is a need for benchwork. This is the support system that holds up the track, scenery, and trains that make up the rest of a model railroad. If you want to build a detailed, smooth-running layout, then you need to start with the proper foundation. Basic Model Railroad Benchwork, 3rd Edition, shows you how to design, build, and maintain all types of benchwork for small, large, permanent, and portable railroads. In Basic Model Railroad Benchwork, you'll learn: How to select building materials that are right for your layout, The types of hand and power tools you will need to build your dream model railroad, Techniques for designing portable layouts that are made to travel and share with others, Construction tips for building permanent shelf-style and free-standing layouts of all sizes that work with any scale, The fundamentals of fascia, backdrops, and lighting to elevate the presentation of your railroad.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DRMDFKGZ
• ISBN13: 9798894910154
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Firecrown Media
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 10.6"