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Hello, I've been building kits and detailing Engines for 2-3 years as well as collecting all my train "stuff" ready for the big day to start my layout. I had to finish off my basement first to a point where I could begin I have a few questions regarding benchwork. I've chosen a John Armstrong track plan from his book, The Classic Layout Designs of JA. On page 30 (French Broad Valley) there is a perfect layout for the space I have available (18' x 10' L-shape), it also has all the features I wanted in a design. I was wondering if anybody had any advice on what type of benchwork to build or how to go about starting it? I'm going to make a few changes to the plan such as an under the table staging area, an increase in the area (in size) at the turntable for a larger servicing facility, a bit wider in the table width at Lowasee to add a few more yard tracks as well as a passing track at the back with a 2% (or so) down to get under the layout. I plan to start stockpiling wood next week I hope, and I'm getting as excited as my kids. Hopefully somebody is familiar with this layout as any help would be appreciated. I generally have 2-3 hours most days to work on it (my wifes on maternity leave). Does benchwork take very long ?? She's back to work in April and was hoping to have the benhwork done as well as the track layed. Sooo it's off to the races!! [:D]
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