Build a table for a small model railroad

benchwork lead

Good plywood benchwork provides a solid foundation for a model railroad. There are many different ways to support your railroad, and they all fall under the general heading of “benchwork.” Benchwork can be just about anything. We’ve heard of one modeler who uses the top of his piano for his railroad so he can enjoy […]

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Making straight cuts for benchwork

Hand holding jigsaw

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A jigsaw is a handy tool for building model railroad benchwork. Follow managing editor David Popp as he gives you tips for making straight cuts when using a jigsaw for layout benchwork. […]

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Making straight cuts for benchwork

Hand holding jigsaw

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A jigsaw is a handy tool for building model railroad benchwork. Follow managing editor David Popp as he gives you tips for making straight cuts when using a jigsaw for layout benchwork. […]

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Building the Reader’s Choice RR benchwork

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Our 2010 survey asked what you, our readers wanted in a layout. We compiled all of your feedback and we present this project railroad designed just for you. For the Readers’ Choice RR we chose a lightweight benchwork option that was new to us, and found that the Mianne benchwork system was an ideal solution. […]

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Building Bay Junction 4

David Popp next to a layout

The Model Railroader staff continues to work on the Bay Junction HO scale project model train layout. Managing editor David Popp fastens down new plywood for the base of the new town coming in, senior editor Jim Hediger is completing the finishing touches of the moveable step, and editor Neil Besougloff is painting the roof […]

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Building Bay Junction 4

David Popp next to a layout

The Model Railroader staff continues to work on the Bay Junction HO scale project model train layout. Managing editor David Popp fastens down new plywood for the base of the new town coming in, senior editor Jim Hediger is completing the finishing touches of the moveable step, and editor Neil Besougloff is painting the roof […]

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