Smooth running trains and believable scenery depend on a good foundation, the benchwork. This tape shows step by step how to assemble the tried and true method of benchwork known as L-Girder construction. It is light weight, but strong and secure. Because the Apple Valley Branch had to be portable, consideration was given in the design and building of the benchwork so the layout could be split into two parts for transporting. Techniques are shown for attaching the two halves of the layout so the track and scenery will re-align themselves every time the layout is taken apart and put back together again. Part 1 covers the construction of the legs, L-girders and lower level of the Apple Valley Branch. Approx. 26 minutes
