Jay Francis: In response to your opening question may I suggest to consider magnetic tool holders, Speciality gizmos for pegboard use, tool boxes with primarily low profile drawers, vise, soldering station, U shape or L shape work area so you can be perform multi tasking within a seated reach, a spur track connected to your RR, super lighting, lighted magnifier, safe beverage placement, organized small parts drawers for maintenance items like couplers, wheel sets, small fasteners.
One thing I found restricting was a real neat looking machinist tool box. Very professional looking but an awkward time waster frequently sliding drawers reaching for and returning small tools. I replaced it with nook and cranny shelving where certain frequently used tools were immediately visible and reach able with out any extra motion.
Work stations are organic, they will develop and grow as your area of involvment expands.
GRJ has one of the most functional work spaces I have ever seen. He can reach overhead, underneath, side to side and right in front of his position to efficiently address any need.
Hi treasure trove of parts and widgets in the parts containers under his work station is more akin to an electronic supply house. Total envy!! Especially of his knowledge!!
