turbgine posted:Linn Westcott's book is all you will need for benchwork. It describes L-Girder construction so that you can incorporate grades into your layout with minimum difficulty. It's still available on Amazon because it is a classic. My layout which is now 32 years old was built with 1/2 inch a-c plywood, 1x4's for the frame and legs, all secured with drywall screws. No glue, no homasote and no need for 3/4 inch plywood or 2x4's. Building the benchwork is one of the most fun parts of building the layout. While I'm shooting my mouth off I would strongly recommend Gargraves phantom rail track, Ross Custom switches, Midwest cork roadbed and Tortoise switch machines. 32 years later everything still works.
I'm loaded up on Gargraves phantom track and have a handful of Ross switches and tortoise switch machines ready to go. I didn't want to buy more switches until I have more of a plan for the layout. I haven't tried any cord road bed, but I will definitely look into it. Thanks for the recommendation!
