Hey guys, I am in the process of building my n scale layout, I have decided on a track plan and have already bought some lumber, but haven't done anything with it yet (1x4's and 2'x2's). At this point I haven't decided on butt-joint or L-girder benchwork. I wanted to try and use Foam board for the scenery and will have variations in elevation on my track. My question is this; For variation in track height (including a no-lix underlevel staging) and the use of foam board scenery what benchwork type is the best? Another important factor is portability. The layout plan is a 11'x10' U shape, but we are renting our house and will be moving at some point (maybe 1 year, maybe 5 years, or we might buy it...) so I would like to build it so that it can be (more)easily moved without tearing the whole thing down if we move.
I have been leaning toward butt-joint, but I can't think of a way to get the track below the framework and into a staging yard very easily. Another thing, if I use the foam board, would I have to use the "cookie-cutter" method. I have read the book "How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, 2nd ed. and has offered some insight, but I am still kind of confused on which method is best for my situation.
Thanks!
Richard
I have been leaning toward butt-joint, but I can't think of a way to get the track below the framework and into a staging yard very easily. Another thing, if I use the foam board, would I have to use the "cookie-cutter" method. I have read the book "How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, 2nd ed. and has offered some insight, but I am still kind of confused on which method is best for my situation.
Thanks!
Richard
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