Well, I thought the lift bridge project was almost finished... A thought crept into my last remaining brain cell, to check clearances... I needed to have that thought before I began the hinge assy etc. Needless to say, I took the pretty shiny unused NMRA gauge and the hinges will impede any train car, engine or caboose you could imagine. So back to the drawing board. So the two items that SHOULD have been at the top of the design list (track clearance and train clearance) were ignored, not thought of, live and learn. Only good news is the bridge landing is good to go! New hinge plates to secure to bridge have been redesigned and one is currently printing. I'll get the other tonight completed and will mount and redesign stationary hinge and track supports. I'll have to constantly check clearances as I go laying track. It looks ok on scarm, however I need to touch and feel the layout for self reassurance.
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