I have used second-hand battens to frame the layout base. These battens were glued in place and then nailed with small wooden blocks in the corners. I later glued the central circle back in place but slightly higher up than the track base. Two sections were cut and glued lower than the track base to give some variety and undulations to the groundwork.
I didn't like the fact that the track was so close to the edges of the frames and decided to add another layer of MDF to give a wider layout footprint and make more room between the planned track loop and the edge of the layout. This MDF frame was glued and nailed in to position with 10mm spacers to the bottom edge which raises the whole layout so that wiring can be fitted underneath. It also makes the layout larger.
The right front edge was 'hacked' apart to model an even lower front edge drop off. The slot opening to the front is for the built-in controls which will be added later.
I should also admit to one very silly mistake.....
The plan was for the new narrow gauge railway layout to be easily transportable in the back of the car. With these new additions the layout does NOT fit in the boot and to transport the model back and forth to Leamington Spa so that the two grandsons can help build the layout, I now have to fold down both seats in the back of the car. Oops!
Tony
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