Layout preparation room

The first task with building a permanent model railraod is the room preparation.Model railroads function best in a clean dust free environment that is properly climate controled to minimize the effect of temperature and humidity on the construction materials.In Don's case, we had to frame in an outside wall and add drywall in the upper half for the back drop.



Bob is cutting the 2x4 studs for the wall. These were placed on 16" centres.


The wall was built in sections flat on the floor then lifted into position and nailed into the upper floor joists and concrete nailed into the floor.

The drywall has been added on the top half of the wall and painted sky blue. The first "L" girder is screwed to the studs thus making for a very stable bench.