Welcome to the forum LouN
My workbenches are under the layout. Not ideal as far as dust and such, but its my only option. But, it does provide 35 linear feet of bench space, counting both sides.
The above pictures are the left side of the room. The test track is 8 feet long, and tucks under the outer edge of the overhead cabinets, and is usable there. I don’t have pix of the right side on my phone currently. Dan
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Wife #2 was an architect. I built a ‘studio’ for her measuring about 14’ x 24’. Somehow it became a perfect spot for my model railroad workshop 
This is the computer desk with a 20 foot test track above (the green shelf):
Looking the other direction. The Passenger staging yard with test track above:
Test Lab-S by Edmund, on Flickr
Former drawing drawers I made as built-ins:
Drawers_aplenty by Edmund, on Flickr
She left her drawing table as a going-away present. Perfect for model building!
IMG_7287_fix by Edmund, on Flickr
Sometimes it actually gets cleaned off!
Bench Area Wide by Edmund, on Flickr
The paint booth is in an adjoining grotto:
I don’t have a spray booth per-se but the area has a large twin cage exhaust fan directly above, vented outside, that takes care of VOCs.
Cheers, Ed
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You could make a work surface from plywood, with felt feet. Place it on the kitchen table for hobby work, then easily lift it off when done. Maybe put a tool holder on it.
Hi LouN
Welcome and that looks like a great place for a Layout and Workbench, with the luxury of a Sink, as well.
Paul.
welcome LouN
Chuck
Ed that’s an amazing work room love it.
Chuck
Thanks, Chuck! My ‘original’ man cave. I’ve spent hours in there over the years. I’m sure at least an average of three or more hours a night, over 1000 per year.
It has all been fun and rewarding!
Cheers, Ed
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Here’s my glorious mess! I can never keep mine clean; I somehow just wind up dumping stuff there and using an unfinished portion of the layout to work on locomotives and whatnot.
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Here’s a better look at both sides. No, its not usually this clean! But it doesn’t take long to get it in shape.
Here’s looking from the other end of the room.
Dan
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WOW Dan nice work shop it’s huge.
Chuck
Thanks, Chuck. Its not as long as the picture makes it look. The room is about 9×19 inside. I salvaged the room from being demolished, originally a substantially built 12x10 add on to a mobile home. It was open on the end attached to the moho… I added 8 feet to it’s length.Dan
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Wow, seeing all these Workbench setups is as fascinating as seeing people’s Layouts.
Although I am fine with what I’ve got, my eyes have popped-out on stalks and I am green with envy, looking at these.
Please keep them coming, Paul.
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Yep, a ton of great ideas on here…from full seperate rooms to compact, mobile benches. It is awesome to see everyone’s take on workspaces.
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yes I agree with Paul and Casey ,keep them coming.
Chuck
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I found the other pics I was going to post so here is more from me.
Desk rarely looks this clean though I always start a new project with a clean desk. I want to know where every tool is when I dive in.
Main desk
Desk for soldering and electronics. Soldering irons and clutter do not mix. My layout is through the door.
Bar and lazy boy is in the train room for a tired (me) crew.
Never know when you need a pour of good scotch while cutting all those little pieces late on a Saturday night.
Guitars are also by the bar, it’s what I do while waiting for the glue to dry.
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Beautifully organized, @harfit249
Temporary setup in my kitchen while my garage was getting finished for the layout. With my unexpected move coming up, I’ll be getting a new and more permanent setup.
Kevin
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Thank you for your kind comment.