Model ST-4X8TSR(with optional TS-48Transformer Shelf)
Big or small, we build them all!
Custom 2 Level with newMianne exclusive walk-thru Lift-Gate
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This open grid style benchwork is ideal for all sizes and gauges of layouts. Itwill save you both time and money.
Don’t see a size that works for you? Give us a call and we’ll designa kit just for you. There are no extra charges for custom sized kits,we just want to make sure we sell you what you need to get yourtrains out of the boxes and on the tracks. Incremental changes of6” in any direction require no custom parts. Above prices basedon standard 40” height or lower.
Rectangular Starter KitsTraditional rectangular shaped layouts that are great for any sizeroom. These kits are a perfect starting point for the
Size (Model #) Price Size (Model #) Price
ST-2 x 8 269.OO ST-5 x 9 529.OO ST-3 x 8 319.OO ST-5 x 10 589.OO
ST-3 x 10 339.OO ST-5 x 12 649.OO
ST- 3 x 12 379.OO ST-5 x 16 889.OO
ST-4 x 6 299.OO ST-6 x 8 499.OO
ST-4 x 8 379.OO ST-6 x 9 549.OO
ST-4 x 10 469.OO ST-6 x 10 619.OO
ST-4 x 12 529.OO ST-6 x 12 729.OO ST-4 x 16 659.OO ST-6 x 16 939.OO
ST-5 x 8 479.OO ST-8 x 8 649.OO
beginning modeler or seasoned veteranthat wants something to get the trainsup and running. As the focus of yourrailroad changes these kits can beexpanded or disassembled andreassembled into your dream layout. Model ST-4x8TSR
There is no longer any reason to spend valuable hobby hours figuring,selecting and cutting materials.
You can assemble your own custom MIANNEbench quickly with only a few hand tools.
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Mianne Classic Layouts
Model CL04-30 shown
Models CL02-24*……$419.00 CL02-30..……..429.00 4’ x 12’ x 40” high
12’
4’
“I was able tochange theconfiguration of thelayout in minutes,making better useof the space in theroom (my wifethanks you). Me? Iget to try outanother track-plan.Great product.”Steve R.
“With easy tofollow color codeddiagrams, assemblywas veryenjoyable.Assembly was easyand the hardwarewas top notch.About 12 hourslater, we had the28'x20' layoutcomplete and level.Every stick wasperfect out of thebox and the fit wasexact. The lightweight constructionwas super strong.”Al Z.
$419.ºº 4’
12’
Models CL04-24*……$499.00 CL04-30..……..509.00 4’ x 12’ x 40” high
$499.ºº
Model CL02-30 shown
16’
4’$599.ºº
Models CL09-24*……$599.00 CL09-30……..609.00 4’ x 16’ x 40” high
Model CL09-30 shown
* Dotted line on plan view indicates front edge of (-24) models
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$769.ºº
Models CL10-24*……$769.00 CL10-30..……..789.00 4’ x 12’ x 12’ x 40” high
12’
12’
4’
4’
Model CL10-30 shown
* Dotted line on plan view indicates front edge of (-24) models
Models CL11-24*……$1049.00 CL11-30..……..1069.00 4’ x 12’ x 12’ x 12 x 40” high
Model CL11-30 shown
$1049.ºº12’
12’
4’
12’
4’
16’
12’
Models CL06-24*……$869.00 CL06-30..……..889.00 4’ x 12’ x 16’ x 40” high
$869.ºº
Model CL06-30 shown 4’
4’
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Models CL08-24*……$1145.00 CL08-30..……..1169.00 4’ x 12’ x 16’ x 12 x 40” high Model CL08-30 shown
$1145.ºº
16’
12’
4’ 4’12’
Model WT1016-30 shown
Models WT1016-24*……$1349.00 WT1016-30..……..1369.00 4’ x 10’ x 16’ x40” high
Do you have a trackplan or a room sizethat doesn’t seem towork with our kits?No problem! Almosthalf of our business islayouts designed foran individualapplication. Best of allwe do not chargeanything extra for thisservice and evensupply you with acolor coded assemblydrawing for yourlayout at no additionalcharge! It just doesn’tget any easier thanMIANNE.
$1349.ºº
* Dotted line on plan view indicates front edge of (-24) models
Mianne Walk-Thru LayoutsAround the room style with easy interior access
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Model WT1216B-30 shown
Models WT1216B-24*……$1429.00 WT1216B-30..……..1449.00 4’ x 12’ x 16’ x40” high
Model WT1216-30 shown
Models WT1216-24*……$1429.00 WT1216-30..……..1449.00 4’ x 12’ x 16’ x40” high$1429.ºº
$1429.ºº
Model WT1216-36
Model WT1216-36……$1479.00 4’ x 12’ x 16’ x40” high
$1479.ºº
* Dotted line on plan view indicates front edge of (-24) models
12’
12’
12’
16’
16’
16’
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Are you looking tobuild a layout thatfeatures continuousrunning trains?These room fillingkits may be just whatyou’re looking for.Check out the chartbelow for a size thatwill work in yourlayout room. None ofthe sizes quite fityour area? Give us acall and we’ll modify any kit so it will work in your home. Don’t forget:All MIANNE kits and parts can be combined for unlimited layout designpossibilities. Because MIANNE is changeable and expandable you canstart at any size and add to your layout as time and budget permit.
8 x 12-24 $899.00 9 x 16-30 1249.OO 12 x 14-24 1229.OO
8 x 12-30 $925.00 10 x 12-24 1045.OO 12 x 14-30 1259.OO
8 x 14-24 1045.OO 10 x 12-30 1065.OO 12 x 14-36 1299.OO
8 x 14-30 1065.OO 10 x 14-24 1185.OO 12 x 15-24 1249.OO
8 x 16-24 1095.OO 10 x 14-30 1210.OO 12 x 15-30 1275.OO
8 x 16-30 1120.OO 10 x 16-24 1229.OO 12 x 16-24 1279.OO
8 x 20-24 1279.OO 10 x 16-30 1259.OO 12 x 16-30 1309.OO
8 x 20-30 1310.OO 10 x 20-24 1419.OO 12 x 16-36 1349.OO
9 x 12-24 1029.OO 10 x 20-30 1459.OO 12 x 20-24 1469.OO
9 x 12-30 1049.OO 10 x 24-24 1610.OO 12 x 20-30 1499.OO
9 x 14-24 1169.OO 10 x 24-30 1650.OO 12 x 20-36 1559.OO 9 x 14-30 1195.OO 12 x 12-24 1095.OO 12 x 24-24 1659.OO 9 x 16-24 1219.OO 12 x 12-30 1120.OO 12 x 24-30 1699.OO
Model 1012-30
Did you see a layout plan in a magazine or plan book ? Call us and we willquote you a price on a benchwork that will work with both the track planand the area you have available in your home. There is never any need towaste time trying to figure out what you need, we can do it for you andinsure you only buy what you really need! Another reason MIANNE is thebest benchwork system available!
All prices shown based on standard 40” height or lower
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Cantilevered designmeans no obstructionson main level.
Mianne Multi DeckLet Mianne Multi-Deck Benchwork add a whole new dimension to your dreamlayout. Now you can easily add an additional railroad without using more spacein your home. Maybe a different scale or different era. How about that smalllogging railroad you always wanted but didn’t fit in with your main layout plans.Mianne Multi-Deck is the perfect answer and can be added to any of our kits.Available in 3 depths: 12”, 18” and 24”. Cantilevered brackets come ready toinstall with all necessary hardware included. Any Mianne kit can be made “2nd
level ready” just by using taller upper level legs where future expansion isplanned for. Existing Mianne layouts can be upgraded to multi-deck just beswapping out the legs in the section where the upper level is desired. Works withall Mianne Benchwork I-beams. Call today and we’ll help you get started!
Bring Your Layout to a Whole New Level
Creates a great place toinstall lighting formain layout.
Solid one piecehardwood legs andfinish plywoodbrackets for superiorstrength and stability.
Great for storage, testtracks or even anotherseparate layout.
Same great qualityand easy assemblyMianne Benchworkis famous for.
� Unique cantilevered design
� High quality hardwood plywood
� Increases layout space
� Upper level at 58” or 54”
� Can be added to any Mianne Benchwork kit
� Same quick and easy Mianne assembly
� More benchwork means more trains meansmore fun!
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For more information or a noobligation quote please write to us [email protected] or callus at 508-226-1600 Mon-Fri 8am to4:30pm eastern time.
Most modelers are limited as to howmuch space is available for their layout.More often than not there is far lessspace available than is desired. Byadding a second level an amazingamount of new space can be had.
For example our starter set model4x12 has a total layout size of 48 squarefeet. By adding our 24” cantileveredupper level it’s increased to 84 squarefeet, an increase of 75%. The amountof upper level layout can be customizedto suit your needs.
You may only want toadd an upper level to part ofyour layout. No problem,with Mianne you never buymore than you need. In thisexample we have added asecond level to our modelWT1016-30 Walk-Thru kit.
Even this partial upperlevel adds 62 square feet,an addition of almost 2full 4x8 layouts!
Individual Part Pricing isshown in the table below
Part Price
58" Leg $21.00
12" Bracket 15.00
18" Bracket 21.00
24" Bracket 23.OO
Full Connector 5.OO
Model 4 x 12
Model 4 x 12
Model WT 1016-30
Model WT 1016-30
Layouts shown with top for visualclarity (not included with kit)
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Model ST-4X12 withCL04-24 upper level
$889.ºº
Mianne Multi-Deck Kits
Model ST-6X16 with4x11 octagonal upper levelthis is a great option forputting two walk aroundlayouts in a single space!
$1549.ºº
36” x 12” x (30”, 27” or 24” High Rollaway Transformer Cart)
A Mianne Exclusive
Easily stores under layout when not in use!TC-3612
$125.°°Price includes top and casters
Custom sizes available
Mianne Control AccessoriesNeed somewhere other than on top of your layout for your
transformers and accessory controllers
Mianne Transformer Shelf
$89.°°*48”x12” shown, other sizes available, top not included
Can even be installed at layout height to expand yourrailroad empire without the need for additional legs
*NEW
NEW
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A
B
C
D
A) Electric drive motorB) High strength stainless steel cableC) Precision ball bearing slidesD) 3/4” Recessed plywood motor mount (not included)E) Layout top (not included)
E
Mianne Lift-Gate
$659.ºº
*Replaces a stock Mianne48”x30” or 24” section
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Vertical lift design means full scenerycapability with no unsightly scenic gap inyour layout! Easily supports all of yourtrack &scenery materials.
*
NEW
The new MIANNE Lift-Gate comes as a ready to assemble kit to replace any4’ section or opening in the benchwork without any modifications necessary.Currently available in 24”, 30”, 36 & 42” depths. All hardware necessary forassembly is included.
Free standing units start at $759.00
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64”
29¾”
Up Position
Mianne Lift-GateDo you want to run long trains, have space for a yard and continuousrunning? Maybe you just want to avoid the dreaded crawl under?Then the new MIANNE Lift-Gate may be just what you need.
Using our standard 40” height legs you will get 64” of clearance for gettingto the interior of your layout. The MIANNE Lift-Gate can be incorporatedinto one of our kits, a custom design or even retro-fitted into an existingMIANNE layout.
And, best of all, as always, the same easy assembly and great quality thatMIANNE Benchwork is known for!
Down Position
Precision ball bearing slides for years of reliability
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Including a turntable or transfer table in your layout that needs to beinstalled below grade? Mianne’s adjustability will make this usuallydifficult task easy. Just let us knowapproximately where you want itlocated and we’ll provide anadjustable section so you can locateit perfectly in your layout. Best ofall, it’s still stock Mianne, no extracustom charges. This is a greatexample of the convenience andflexibility that makes Mianne thebest value in benchworkconstruction. Pre-fabricated or stickbuilt, no benchwork constructionmethod delivers like Mianne does!
Mianne Lift-GateAlready have a layout and it’s not Mianne? No problem, with our freestanding units, all you have to do is create an opening large enough for thelift gate and crawling under is a thing of the past! Many sizes available!
NEW
Model LG-3060-FS Shown
29¾” Wide openingfor easy access*
Motor can beinstalled on either
side
*many other sizes available with upto an amazing 46” wide openingRequires 62” wide opening for installation
Auto Indexing Precision Turntable provided by Mill River StudioVisit them at http://www.studiozphoto.com/millhouse.html
Free standing units start at $759.00
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I-beams and legs lock together with asimple half turn of a screwdriver. Youcan assemble, change and reassemblein minutes, never having to cutanything. There are no permanentmodules or sections, all pieces caninterchange for different configurationsat any time.
Mianne I-beams are constructed of a hardwood frame withan MDF* web for exceptional strength and dimensionalstability as well as light weight that no solid wood can match.Pre-drilled holes allow for cross member attachment or forinstalling wiring. (30” I-beam shown)
Legs are constructed from solid hardwood and include theunique Mianne multi-directional top with a fully adjustable legleveling system built in. All mounting holes are accuratelypre-drilled for easy frustration free assembly.
Quick lock cam fasteners are fast,strong and keep joints square forsturdy assembly. Pre-drilledmounting holes allow quick andprecise attachment of MianneI-beams for unlimited layoutdesign.
*MDF — Medium Density Fiberboard: a composite constructionmaterial made from wood fibers glued under extreme heat and pressure.
Need a lowered section for abridge or overpass scene? It’seasy with Mianne, thepossibilities are simple andendless!
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Mianne Custom Layouts
7’ x 10’ overall
It doesn’t matter how big or small an area youhave for your layout. Designing your
benchwork, finding good quality materialand actually getting the benchwork built isnot the easiest thing to accomplish (NO, those“premium” twisted 2x4’s at the home center
are not a good idea). At Mianne wehave designed and supplied hundredsof customers with better quality andbetter built benchwork than theywould have ever built themselves.Mianne can get you from just
dreaming about your layoutto actually getting it built. Allwe need are some basicmeasurements of the area in
your home, scale you aremodeling and any features you wantto incorporate into your track plan.We will provide you with a noobligation design and quote foryour benchwork kit shipped right to
your home. If you havebeen putting offbuilding your layout,it’s time to stop justthinking about it, send
us an email or give us acall. Running your trainsis a whole lot better than
just looking at them orworse just looking at the
boxes they’re in!
5’ x 7’ overall
20’ x 11’ overall
20’ x 16’ overall
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Frequently Asked Questions1) Q. There doesn't seem to be a kit for the layout I want to build. What should I do?
A. Mianne Benchwork can be configured for any layout design. We offer a free, no obligation designservice. You can either send us a track plan, room dimensions, or desired layout dimensions. We willthen design a kit to work for you and quote you a price. The Mianne Benchwork system works in 6”increments for unlimited design possibilities. You can even combine different sizes for a trulycustom layout. All kits, whether stock or custom, come with a detailed color-coded assembly plan forquick and easy assembly.
2) Q. How do I attach the layout to the benchwork?
A. We suggest attaching a plywood platform for a base using the hardware included with your kit.This method will allow you to easily remove the layout from the benchwork at a later time. Anyonewho has ever tried to change a layout or had to move a layout can appreciate this easy method.
3) Q. How do I attach risers for different track elevations?
A. After attaching your plywood base, you can easily add risers to the plywood for elevating track.
4) Q. What are connector blocks and adapter blocks?
A. Connectors are used to attach I-beams to other I-beams. Connectors allow attachment in threedirections. Adapters are used as fillers for crosspiece attachment. See assembly instructions fordiagrams.
5) Q. Can I purchase Mianne with a height different than the standard 40"?
A. Yes, we can make the height whatever you need. Just let us know when ordering.
6) Q. How is Mianne shipped?
A. We ship via standard UPS or FedEx Ground Services. The largest box we ship in is 8"×8"×48"and usually weighs less than 50 lbs. (Kits with upper levels or brackets may require larger boxes)
7) Q. Can I purchase one section and add to it later on?
A. Yes. Try not to think of Mianne as modular but rather as a series of legs and I-beams that connecttogether to form one unitized structure. For example, if you wanted a 2'×4' section you would need topurchase a 24B expansion kit and a 24LS leg set. If you wanted a 2'×8' section you would need 2 24Bsections but only one 24C. This benchwork would have six legs total.
8) Q. Why not just use solid wood for frame members instead of I-beams?
A. There are a few of reasons for utilizing a built up I-beam instead of solid wood.
1) Stability - every piece of wood is different and therefore reacts to seasonal changes differently. OurI-beams have a MDF core, with a hardwood frame. This creates consistent seasonal movement in allpieces. More stability equals more reliable trackwork and running of trains. In short: More Fun!
2) Consistency - the I-beams are produced on dedicated machines and are therefore consistent intolerance. This makes for easy and reliable assembly.
3) Weight - we have achieved great strength with low weight. This makes for easy construction andhelps keep shipping costs down.
9) Q. I’m building my layout in my basement and have to run a dehumidifier. Does the benchworkneed to be painted or finished because of the dampness?
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Expansion SectionsPart # Description Price
24A 24" x 48" x 48" Corner $179.00
24B 24" x 48" Straight 97.OO
24C 24" x 42" Straight 95.OO
24D 24" x 36" Straight 92.OO
24E 24" x 30" Straight 73.OO
24F 24" x 24" Straight 71.OO
24G 24" x 18" Straight 66.OO
24H 24" x 12" Straight 64.OO
24LS 24" Leg Set 50.OO
30A 30" x 48" x 48" Corner 185.OO
30B 30" x 48" Straight 99.OO
30C 30" x 42" Straight 97.OO
30D 30" x 36" Straight 94.OO
30E 30" x 30" Straight 75.OO
30F 30" x 24" Straight 73.OO
30G 30" x 18" Straight 68.OO
30H 30" x 12" Straight 66.OO
30LS 30" Leg Set 52.OOThese are just some of our stock sizes, the possibilities are endless!
Any size expansion section can be provided to expand your existingbenchwork. Just give us a call and we will quote you a price forwhatever you need! Let us do the figuring for you so you can spendmore time on the fun stuff!
* Expansion Sections are not free-standing and are intended to be addedonto an existing layout. Please note: Above expansion prices are based on standard 40” height.
Don’t see your size? Think in 6” increments and it’s a stock size!Only MIANNE gives you custom with no extra custom charges!
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All Mianne parts are available separately to make sure you only buy whatyou actually need. If you need help in determining exactly which parts youneed please call us and we will be glad to help out. Legs are available inany height and custom length I-beams are also available upon request.
MIANNE Benchwork is shipped to you factory direct with no middle man.We ship via UPS or FedEx ground services. The largest box we usually use is8”x 8” x 48” (58” legs do require larger 60” boxes) and average weight isusually less than 50 lbs per box. No 100+ pound boxes of lumber to carry,your back will thank you!
Please visit us on the web and send us any comments or questions you mayhave at www.miannebenchwork.com
Call to Order: 508-226-1600 Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm Eastern TimeFax Orders to: 508-226-1666 anytime
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