"Modular" refers to something that is made up of smaller, separate units or components that can be easily connected, rearranged, or moved. In the context of layouts, it means the design is divided into sections or pieces. Even MRB's custom layouts are built modular. This ensures that, if you ever need to move, you can easily relocate your layout without having to dismantle or damage it or your property.

All MRB products are constructed from cabinet-grade Baltic birch plywood. Modules are built with 3½-inch tall, ¾-inch (18mm) thick strips for durability.

All modular benchwork by default comes with pre-drilled holes for wiring. These holes allow you to easily wire your layouts without the hassle of having to drill holes or secure wires to the underside of your layout. If you would like to drill holes only where you need them, then you can save 10% on items that comes with holes by selecting "no holes". [Selecting "No holes" option does not affect Pocket Hole Joinery, which are always included].

Pocket hole joinery is a method of connecting two pieces of wood by drilling an angled hole into one piece and then driving a screw into it to join it with another piece. This technique allows for strong, hidden joints, providing a clean and professional look without visible screws on the surface. All MRB benchwork includes pocket hole joinery to assemble the modules.

MRB products ordered with holes before Dec 2024 included bolt holes. These allowed you to bolt modules together. Modules produced after Dec 2024 do not include these holes at all unless made via a special request. Why did MRB cancel bolt holes? All of our custom work gets attached to each other with screws. This method is more secure and has no wiggle room that may dislodge scenery. This has been our recommended way to attach modules and the website now reflects this moving forward. I have older benchwork, can I still get bolt holes? Yes, for $10/module. Your benchwork order must include "holes" option. Add a special note at checkout you would like "bolt holes added" and we will send an invoice.

Due to the build to order nature of ModelailroadBenchwork.com Products, there are no refunds or exchanges offered. If a product is defective, (broken or missing) The defective component will be replaced free of charge provided photographic evidence of the defect is provided. MRB does not replace items with non function related cosmetic damage as it's impossible to make a claim with Fedex for it. Furthermore I understand that my order will take 12-14 business days to manufacture and then ship unless I have also ordered Curved benchwork products. If I have ordered curved benchwork I understand that one (1) additional day will be added to the standard 12-14 business days for each piece of curved benchwork ordered. This is due to the glue-up time required for curved products. What are business days? Monday - Friday. MRB observes all Federal holidays and is typically not in operation during the following: • Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January • Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February). • Memorial Day last Monday in May • Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19 • Independence Day July 3rd -5th • Labor Day 1st Monday in September • Columbus Day (Second Monday in October) • Halloween (sorry it's my favorite and MRB's business anniversary day) • Veterans Day (November 11) • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after • Christmas Holiday December 24 – January 2nd • Election days (as needed)

Yes. Whether you are a flat top or building mountains of track climbing over each other, MRB's benchwork will work.