Am I in the correct location to ask questions about basic train table construction? Is there a book out there that might be considered as a "holy Grail" of L-girder construction? Also, is there a computer program that is best for O gauge?
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Hi, and welcome to the Forum
I think that one of the best books on benchwork construction is the classic by Linn Wescott:
I took the easy route, and used a commercial benchwork company, but L-Girder benchwork is the way to go for flexibility, rounded corners, terrain variability and an overall more realistic design and look.
Others may be able to suggest a good computer program. Good luck!
Welcome!
How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork by Linn Westtcott is the most referenced source. It is paperback and well illustrated.
http://www.amazon.com/Railroad...roader/dp/0890242895
Here is a thread on L-grider construction
http://railroadfan.com/phpbb/v...php?f=16&t=19338
There are two programs mentioned most on the Forum.
1. RR-track = This package is the most commonly used software Forum members.
2. SCARM - It's freeware. People have begun using it this past year and there have been several posts about it.
http://www.scarm.info/index_en.html
One of your biggest references is these forums and the internet. Learn to use search.
Jan
Michael;
The answers above will suffice.
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Welcome to the forum. As Russell stated the above answers should get you going.
JZ
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