covered bridge plans??
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A covered bridge is a great feature on any American based railroad: Google earth or a satellite view can be helpful to place a bridge in the location where it looks realistic.
One factor to consider, however, is track cleaning. No problem if you operate with battery power but track power will mean easy access to the track within the bridge.
When I built a truss type bridge I made it removable (this is not obvious to the eye). This not only allows for easy track cleaning and maintenance but also allows for repaints and other work that will be needed over a period of time.
Mention was made of clearances for rolling stock. Dependant on your railroad empire - you may have sufficient stock already - but a change of modeling interests could mean problems at a later date.
One factor to consider, however, is track cleaning. No problem if you operate with battery power but track power will mean easy access to the track within the bridge.
When I built a truss type bridge I made it removable (this is not obvious to the eye). This not only allows for easy track cleaning and maintenance but also allows for repaints and other work that will be needed over a period of time.
Mention was made of clearances for rolling stock. Dependant on your railroad empire - you may have sufficient stock already - but a change of modeling interests could mean problems at a later date.
Richie
Rio Grande Railroad , Mountain biking , Gardening
Has some one got a K-28 on order :admire:nico said:CheekyRichie said:Hi Nico
Might be worth asking Steven Large as he's built one or two on his line :callme:
Just remember to make it big enough for your K-27 or you will need another by pass
Or K28
If you ever plan to run a K-37 in the future remember that these are alot larger again :wits:
I forgot about the bridge on Jerry's layout some pic's in the Garden Railways mag few month's back
