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"BENCHWORK BONGO"

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"BENCHWORK BONGO"
Posted by TrainsRMe1 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:53 PM
Hey everybody, I have a question for you, I'm planning on building a peninsula with a helix (something like Tahachpi pass) but I'm lost when it comes to building benchwork, can anyone show me a picture of there benchwork, so I can get an idea[?] And what book can I get that will give me the beat idea on where to start[8)]Thanks for the help and infomation[;)]
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Posted by jpmorrison on Monday, March 13, 2006 10:51 AM
ok i sent you 2 pics of what i have if you need more just email me back

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Posted by electrolove on Monday, March 13, 2006 11:33 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainsRMe1@aol.com

Hey everybody, I have a question for you, I'm planning on building a peninsula with a helix (something like Tahachpi pass) but I'm lost when it comes to building benchwork, can anyone show me a picture of there benchwork, so I can get an idea[?] And what book can I get that will give me the beat idea on where to start[8)]Thanks for the help and infomation[;)]


Try this book, 'How to build model railroad benchwork'

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0890242895/103-7338118-0671060?v=glance&n=283155

Or this, 'Basic model railroad benchwork: The complete photo guide'

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0890246157/qid=1142271244/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-7338118-0671060?s=books&v=glance&n=283155
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Posted by Don Z on Monday, March 13, 2006 11:04 PM
Here's a picture of my benchwork. Let me know if you have any questions.

Don Z.

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