02-02-2010, 08:15 PM
Once I've fallen behind on keeping my gauge friends updated on the layout.
So let's catch up!
After getting the trackplan all laid on the benchwork, it was time to cut out the river path in the benchtop with the jig-saw.
![[Image: IMG_3658.jpg]](http://gallery.upmodelrailroad.com/d/1935-1/IMG_3658.jpg)
Next step will be to add some shorter risers and then re-install the cut-out portion to be the river base.
Then I started adding the supports for the backdrop. I'm 10" tall 1x2 supports (cut from a 48" stick) mounted with 2 "L" brackets. I added a some wood glue underneath too for a little added grip.

So let's catch up!
After getting the trackplan all laid on the benchwork, it was time to cut out the river path in the benchtop with the jig-saw.
![[Image: IMG_3658.jpg]](http://gallery.upmodelrailroad.com/d/1935-1/IMG_3658.jpg)
Next step will be to add some shorter risers and then re-install the cut-out portion to be the river base.
Then I started adding the supports for the backdrop. I'm 10" tall 1x2 supports (cut from a 48" stick) mounted with 2 "L" brackets. I added a some wood glue underneath too for a little added grip.
![[Image: IMG_3659.jpg]](http://gallery.upmodelrailroad.com/d/1939-1/IMG_3659.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_3660.jpg]](http://gallery.upmodelrailroad.com/d/1943-1/IMG_3660.jpg)
Shaun
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