Benchwork and Backdrop

Hi folks. Its been a busy time on the new layout build these last few days and I have my bench work almost complete. The frame was made of 1X4's and 1X3's and covered with 1/2 inch plywood and 2 inch insulation foam. The front fascia has been added and is ready to have the holes cut for the Lenz throttle panel as well as a DCC RampMeter (Tony's Train exchange). This will then be painted a dark forest green color.  A small shelf was added to the slotted track system underneath the layout to hold the Lenz Command station and transformer as well as the DCC Specialities PowerPax    http://www.dccspecialties.com/products/powerpax.htm  which is used to program sound equipped locomotives. I will also be adding a DCC Specialities PSX1 circuit breaker http://www.dccspecialties.com/products/powershield_x_pics.htm at the suggestion of Doug W. Even though the layout is small, and the Lenz DCC command station has a built in circuit breaker, this will just add another layer of protection for the command station. My wife volunteered to paint the backdrop (after I had primed it) and I must admit it turned out pretty nice. It is a simple sky scene. I may add photo backdrops down the road. I have also been working on some structures these past few weeks as well, so I have been busy. I hope to start the track laying and wiring soon and will give another update at that point. Till next time.....