Benchwork Dominos from the Grimes Line layout were stripped clean and reused for the Perry Branch. The old backdrops are used as supports for a new, rolled aluminum backdrop. By: James McNab
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Corner fillers were built to provide additional space. By: James McNab
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The two benchwork segments are joined with a removable bridge in front of the electrical panel to comply with code. By: James McNab
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With an 80+ year old home, surprises abound. A false bulkhead wall put up sometime in the past century. The track pierces the plywood to connect the two segments.
Magnetic latches are used for alignment and power transfer on both ends of the liftout. By: James McNab
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This long exposure shot clearly shows the laser line used to level the benchwork. If you're building a layout of any considerable size, a laser level is worth every penny. It literally makes everything "pool-table" level. By: James McNab
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Extruded polystyrene foam board is used for roadbed this time around instead of lauan plywood. The track will be laid directly on the foam. By: James McNab
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The foam board is cut with rounded edges to bring a modern appearance to the layout. By: James McNab
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Rolled aluminum flashing will be used for a seamless coved backdrop. Here the unfinished material is mocked up on the West Des Moines segment. By: James McNab
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UPY 835 posed on the new benchwork. Don't worry.. IAIS power will see most of the action. By: James McNab
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Benchwork Dominos from the Grimes Line layout were stripped clean and reused for the Perry Branch. The old backdrops are used as supports for a new, rolled aluminum backdrop.
Corner fillers were built to provide additional space.
The two benchwork segments are joined with a removable bridge in front of the electrical panel to comply with code.
With an 80+ year old home, surprises abound. A false bulkhead wall put up sometime in the past century. The track pierces the plywood to connect the two segments.
Magnetic latches are used for alignment and power transfer on both ends of the liftout.
This long exposure shot clearly shows the laser line used to level the benchwork. If you're building a layout of any considerable size, a laser level is worth every penny. It literally makes everything "pool-table" level.
Extruded polystyrene foam board is used for roadbed this time around instead of lauan plywood. The track will be laid directly on the foam.
The foam board is cut with rounded edges to bring a modern appearance to the layout.
Rolled aluminum flashing will be used for a seamless coved backdrop. Here the unfinished material is mocked up on the West Des Moines segment.
UPY 835 posed on the new benchwork. Don't worry.. IAIS power will see most of the action.