The Kayton Short Line - 4
Benchwork and roadbed
What you spend really depends on where you want to locate
the layout. My layout was built on pre-existing benchwork for
an 4x8 N scale layout that never happened. If I were starting
from scratch I would bolt brackets directly to the walls and thus
I have allowed for six good heavy-duty brackets. Some addi-
tional framing timber may help to secure the plywood base.
For the track base I have used one inch (25mm) expanded poly-
styrene foam. Thicker boards would give more depth for scen-
ery but would also be more expensive. On the whole I feel that
one inch is fine for scenery on a switching layout.
3. Cutting guide and sheet use.
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MRH-Aug 2014
