Mianne Customizable Benchwork...

I have Mianne and it's great stuff. They will work with you on your benchwork design. It is really easy to assemble and goes together very quickly. No mess and only a few hand tools needed to assemble. I think it was like a #3 phillips screw driver, rubber mallet and a level. Been a while since I got mine.

Call them and Tim will help you work out your design and answer any questions you might have. There are many happy Mianne users here on the OGR forum and I have not yet seen any negative comments. Only downside is that it may take a while to get your order as this is their busy season.  I would highly recommend it, I think you will like it and will be quite satisfied.

What a terrific response and truly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to give me the download. I definitely will be reaching out to Tim. Again, thanks!

My previous three layouts, all spare-bedroom size, were all built with Mianne benchwork. My current layout platform was custom built by my renovation contractor, so I have a whole lot of Mianne components currently stored away in boxes in my garage. As soon as I find the separate box with all the hardware in it (I have not located it since my move a year ago), I will likely sell most of the framework, aside from enough that I may use for a small tinplate layout in the future.

I really LOVE the product and the ease with which it goes together and comes apart when needed. After several moves over the years, I pat myself on the back for having chosen this benchwork system for those various layouts. Saved me a ton of time and money. Beautifully made and backed by great customer service.

I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Mianne benchwork, I hope it comes soon!   Here's what I'm getting.  The rear shelf is for a small town scene with a trolley track.  The layout is 20 x 12.  The nice thing about this benchwork is you provide the drawing of what you want the layout bench to be, and Tim at Mianne does all the work to figure out the exact parts you need to do the assembly.

Thank you kind sir! Truly appreciate it Allan. I have a huge space in my home.... and I’m excited to get started ... will be sure to post when it all begins. 

gunrunnerjohn posted:

I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Mianne benchwork, I hope it comes soon!   Here's what I'm getting.  The rear shelf is for a small town scene with a trolley track.  The layout is 20 x 12.  The nice thing about this benchwork is you provide the drawing of what you want the layout bench to be, and Tim at Mianne does all the work to figure out the exact parts you need to do the assembly.

This is something I would seriously consider. I have the space for it.... how long will it take from when you order until when you receive it John? Thanks for the response. Truly appreciated.

Hard to say, but it's several months.  I'm hoping to get mine soon, it was ordered the first of August.  I was promised before the York show, so he's still got time.

I forgot to mention that you can also easily reconfigure if you want to make changes, or add on later so you don't have to do it all at once, etc. They also have several 'kits' available on their website as well as a catalog that I believe has even more kits in it. Anyway worth a look if you haven't visited there http://www.miannebenchwork.com/. They also have some videos of assembly and other info.

gunrunnerjohn posted:

Hard to say, but it's several months.  I'm hoping to get mine soon, it was ordered the first of August.  I was promised before the York show, so he's still got time.

Ok... good to know... so I better get going ...sounds like its a bit of a wait. Again, appreciate the info. Thanks.

gunrunnerjohn posted:

I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Mianne benchwork, I hope it comes soon!   Here's what I'm getting.  The rear shelf is for a small town scene with a trolley track.  The layout is 20 x 12.  The nice thing about this benchwork is you provide the drawing of what you want the layout bench to be, and Tim at Mianne does all the work to figure out the exact parts you need to do the assembly.

Oh my, you got the lift gate too!   I've got to figure out a way to use one of those somehow, when I expand.

I'm a sucker for gadgets, and it was actually a functional piece for this design.  Since I have the open center, that's probably where it'll be operated from, gives you access to everything.

rtr12 posted:

I forgot to mention that you can also easily reconfigure if you want to make changes, or add on later so you don't have to do it all at once, etc. They also have several 'kits' available on their website as well as a catalog that I believe has even more kits in it. Anyway worth a look if you haven't visited there http://www.miannebenchwork.com/. They also have some videos of assembly and other info.

Yes I did visit and downloaded his catalog to see my options and get some ne ideas as well. Very impressed. Thanks again!

Here's a link to my layout done with Mianne benchwork, I LOVE it!!!

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...e-benchwork-4?page=1

This great thread has provided useful information and much-appreciated reassuring testimonials for guys like me who have been looking for a "painless," mess-free way to quickly erect quality benchwork for their planned layouts. Thanks, everyone!

Mianne is simply the best.

Delivery:  I ordered at the October York Meet and my benchwork was delivered 2.5 months later.  Probably typical.

You won't regret owning Mianne.

Bob Delbridge posted:

Here's a link to my layout done with Mianne benchwork, I LOVE it!!!

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...e-benchwork-4?page=1

This is truly fabulous... do you have any pics with it all done? What did you use for the top? What kind of wood?  Thanks again!

Steve,

I used 1/2" thick plywood or there abouts, the hardware to mount it to the frame comes with your order.

No pics to speak of  as I haven't finished it yet.  I do have all the track down but I'm running trains to see if there's any problems with the track before I start scenery.  It might be another 6-9 months before I make anything permanent.  I stink at scenery so it may be a while!

The frame work is a couple of inches narrower than the actual room size.  I cut the plywood to fit against the walls so there's a slight overhang on front and back.  You tell Mr. Foley what your needs are and he'll make it to suit, he did an excellent job on mine, everything fit perfectly.  I think I had one leg left and that was because I forgot to account for a box that covers some duct work coming from below to the upstairs room.

I decided after 4 HO scale layouts with open-grid track work that I might not even have enough years left to build a model railroad, when I re-started with O gauge18 months ago.  I didn't want to spend 2 years of whatever I had left building the benchwork the way Model Railroader shows.  None of my HO layouts ever actually ran- the track was never smooth enough or electrical work good enough AFTER months and months of work. Then I would move.

I contacted a few of the modular tables people- and basically got an unsatisfactory response, or no response at all from most of them.

So- I called Matt Hewitt in Indianapolis- who will build the tables to your track plan, and deliver them, then set them up.  Viola!! Time to lay track!!  About the same cost, too.        https://www.benchridge.com/

Bob Delbridge posted:

Steve,

I used 1/2" thick plywood or there abouts, the hardware to mount it to the frame comes with your order.

No pics to speak of  as I haven't finished it yet.  I do have all the track down but I'm running trains to see if there's any problems with the track before I start scenery.  It might be another 6-9 months before I make anything permanent.  I stink at scenery so it may be a while!

The frame work is a couple of inches narrower than the actual room size.  I cut the plywood to fit against the walls so there's a slight overhang on front and back.  You tell Mr. Foley what your needs are and he'll make it to suit, he did an excellent job on mine, everything fit perfectly.  I think I had one leg left and that was because I forgot to account for a box that covers some duct work coming from below to the upstairs room.

Thank you Bob! I am looking forward to getting started. This thread has been extremely helpful. Truly appreciate your feedback. Look forward to updates as well. Have a wonderful Sunday.