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.
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
Corner fillers were built to provide additional space.
Corner fillers were built to provide additional space.
By: James McNab
The two benchwork segments are joined with a removable bridge in front of the electrical panel to comply with code.
The two benchwork segments are joined with a removable bridge in front of the electrical panel to comply with code.
By: James McNab
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.
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
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.
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
Extruded polystyrene foam board is used for roadbed this time around instead of lauan plywood.  The track will be laid directly on the foam.
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
The foam board is cut with rounded edges to bring a modern appearance to the layout.
The foam board is cut with rounded edges to bring a modern appearance to the layout.
By: James McNab
Rolled aluminum flashing will be used for a seamless coved backdrop.  Here the unfinished material is mocked up on the West Des Moines segment.
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
UPY 835 posed on the new benchwork. Don't worry.. IAIS power will see most of the action.
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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