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<p>I also agree to stay with plywood but thickness is not the only attribute you need to look at in plywood.</p><p>You can buy some 3/4" exterior (C-D) sheathing that will give you lots of grief in comparison to 1/2" 5-ply cabinet grade (B-C or better) plywood.</p><p>The plywood is only part of a "system." The rest of the system are the joists and other framing members. The strength/quality of the plywood you need will depend upon these other items in the overall system.</p><p><em>How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork</em> is still one of the better books on this subject. It is worth the price.</p><p>Good Luck,<br />-John</p>
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