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Anybody know where to get these?

 

I have a 11/12 or 12/12 pitch Gable roof.  I've been thinking about putting a loop maybe 9"-12" down from the ceiling so I can run a passenger train around while I run my switching layout below:

 

 

I haven't been able to find any brackets that seem to fit what I want, so I was hoping some of you folks here might have a few ideas.

 

I would prefer to support the roadbed from underneath, so the bracket would have to be open approximately 135 degrees, an adjustable bracket would be ideal.  If the bracket had an arm underneath that was adjustable and could be secured in place, I would think it would be strong enough to support the weight.

 

I suppose I could make wooden brackets to fit, but I was hoping for something in metal.

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I just found some that Ikea offers, but I think they're only good for 22 lbs:

 

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/asse..._AA-478569-3_pub.pdf

 

and they have no support arm underneath.  Maybe I could get several of these and make support arms to keep them from collapsing once I get them in place.

 

I wonder how much a 5-7 car passenger train weighs with E7 engine or 2 and 21" cars?  I'll also need to figure in the track and roadbed/foundation.

 

Good thing is only 2 of the 4 walls are sloped, the other 2 are straight up and down.  The room is only 12x12.

 

So far these are the only brackets I have run across.

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