BASEBOARDS made simple

BASEBOARD construction is a subject which many approach with trepidation, but if you have working skills – the ability to use a saw and an electric screwdriver – making your own boards is well within reach.

Building your own baseboards is simple when you are looking for a solid top design like these which form the basis of the extension for our ‘OO’ test track Topley Dale.

Getting this part of a model railway build right is important. A firm, stable and level board will make all the following stages of layout construction straightforward and contribute greatly to a smooth running railway.

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