Benchwork the Model Railroader Way

The method I'm using to construct the benchwork is based on work done by Lynn Westcott.  Mr. Westcott worked for Kalmbach Books (publisher of Model Railroader) for 43 years and is considered the dean of this type of work.  His book -- How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork -- was first published in 1979.  It is the bible of benchwork.

The book -- being 42 years old now -- is filled with lots of drawings and B&W photos.  A newer book from Kalmbach called Basic Model Railroad Benchwork was published in 2002 by Jeff Wilson.  This book is slam full of color photos.  It is an excellent extension of the original book but also stands on its own as a resource.

I have been pleasantly surprised by how easy the benchwork has come together (even with the mistakes -- all self-inflicted mind you).  The books have more than paid for themselves.