framework indicated by the green, pink and yellow lines has
been installed, the remaining dark black lines should be cut
and installed with the tops at the zero level (these will also be
½” x 2” pieces) of framework.
When assembling the benchwork, I will pre-drill the holes,
including a countersink to prevent the wood from splitting.
All joints will also be glued. The glue will provide most of the
strength, with the screws holding everything into place while
the clue sets. The luan top, and ½” x 2” crossbracing will work
together to keep the module straight and prevent warping.
Assembly will take place on a flat surface, either a flat base-
ment floor or a work table.
Trackage
For this project we looked at several types of track for the lay-
out but, decided to use Atlas code 83 flex track (concrete rail
ties) for the private right-of-way and Proto:87 Stores “Electric
Avenue” street track system.
On the track plan, we show a four-track rail yard, that is for a
planned future expansion, but not for the initial layout. The
remainder of the track plan is for the initial build including the
turnout for the yard. We would purchase Electric Avenue track
with the six turnouts, a complete double oval kit, transition
track, alignment pins, electrical Flat Wiring, and extra straight
and curve sections of track from Proto 87 stores for $147 and
a few sections of Atlas code 83 flex track with concrete rail ties
for approximately $20.
Surface Modeling
The surface will be made out of foam which will be carved to
create the different elevation changes.
