Demonstrates how to plan and build the basic framework to support layouts of any size, shape or gauge.
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Westcott's new edition of the most important book on the elaborate carpentry that supports model railroad layouts.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book,
By Todd Shryock (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, Second Edition (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
The book covers the different types of benchwork, and is very helpful. Lots of pictures and illustrations, as well as charts listing how much overhang and length certain lumber can handle. The only thing it doesn't cover, other than a very brief mention on the last page, is the new foam-board based benchwork. Otherwise, the book covers everything from benchwork to roadbed to handling special situations.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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Great for big layouts - Overkill for small ones,
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This review is from: How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, Second Edition (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
This book covers everything you need to know about building large scale model railroad benchwork. If you're looking for information on building a basic 4' X 8' bench, there are about 3 pages of information that cover this. If you never plan to get much bigger than 4' X 8', this rest if the information in this book is interesting, however, you may be better served, initially, by a different book.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
how to build model railroad benchwork,
This review is from: How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, Second Edition (Model Railroader) (Paperback)
I thought that this book was really good, as far as building permanent benchwork. But it did not go into the makings of modular benchwork. That was a disappointment. But overall I gave it 5 stars as it had alot of helpful information
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Benchwork construction is one of the fastest and easiest parts of building a model railroad. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
keeper joist, benchwork construction, benchwork sections, benchwork design, turnback curves, roadbed sections, roadbed material, long frame members, cork roadbed, track nails, smaller layouts, sectional layouts, track center line, track elevation, bracket arms, track plan, splice plate, many modelers, fascia board, drywall screws, leg assembly, leg assemblies, flat tabletop, model railroaders, lag bolts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Benchwork construction is one of the fastest and easiest parts of building a model railroad. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
keeper joist, benchwork construction, benchwork sections, benchwork design, turnback curves, roadbed sections, roadbed material, long frame members, cork roadbed, track nails, smaller layouts, sectional layouts, track center line, track elevation, bracket arms, track plan, splice plate, many modelers, fascia board, drywall screws, leg assembly, leg assemblies, flat tabletop, model railroaders, lag bolts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Track Planning for Realistic Operation by John H. Armstrong on page 11
- Walkaround Model Railroad Track Plans (Model Railroad Handbook) by Don Mitchell on page 11
- 6 HO Railroads You Can Build (Model Railroader) by Bob Hayden on page 57, and page 112
- Basic Model Railroad Track Plans: Small Starter Layouts You Can Build (Model Railroader) by Kent J. Johnson on page 59
- Build a Better Toy Train Layout by John Grams on page 20
- Beginner's Guide to Large Scale Model Railroading (Model Railroader) by Marc Horovitz on page 32
- Toy Train Collecting and Operating: An Introduction to the Hobby by John Grams on page 76
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