Overall dimensions: 72" long x 11" deep (after scribing 1/8" off the back) x 2-1/2" thick. For this project, we used a single 4 x 8-ft. sheet of 1/2-in.-thick red oak plywood covered with wood veneer.

I used a B-C grade sanded pine plywood of ¾ in thickness. The use of any sanded finished furniture grade plywood will. I had my lumber yard precut the 4' x 8' foot board ahead with one one piece ...

Our list of incredible projects built from 2 x 4s isn't the only testament to what can be done with construction-grade lumber. Here we've gone even more minimal: These builds are each made from a ...

A: Since space is at a premium on a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood, I would consider going down to a single oval. This will free up space to add turnouts, sidings, and rail-served industries. If the track ...