Abstract: A rail section assembly having a vertically directed plurality of spindles, each having an open hollow cavity at opposing first and second ends, a plurality of retaining members or brackets, each one of the brackets having at least one vertically projecting stud configured to snugly fit into the open end cavities of a corresponding spindle. An equal number of brackets are coupled successively together end-to-end for forming top and bottom rails of equal length, respectively. The spindles are rigidly secured at associated ends between and to the studs of opposing top and bottom brackets for forming a rail section.