Atlas 2Rail Pratt Truss Bridge Question

You can pull the Atlas rails out of the decking and lay sectional track on the simulated wood planking

I'm using Lionel Super O and it looks/works perfect

i have a few pics in my iphone---I'll have to figure out how to transfer them to the forum

Thx

Joe S 

As far as I know, the track is part of the deck. That's why the bridge is designated as 2 rail or 3 rail. 

Why not call Atlas, explain the situation and ask if they would sell you the three rail deck or make a swap? It's worth a shot.

Dennis

I tried that with no luck.  The person I asked reacted as if I had asked to swap carbomite for unobtanium

So I pulled the rails and laid 40" sections of 3-rail track on the timbers.  I also used the loose rails to make guard rails.

BTW, despite what Atlas says, the bridge is a Warren Truss, and its prototype is in Mengo, MO (another fact that Atlas can't seem to get straight).  Don't get me wrong:  I love the bridge!  It looks great and works marvelously.  Atlas (a company whose products I like) just can't seem to get its facts straight on this one.

Yeah...and if you look closely at the detail on the bridge,  it is missing the stiffening gussets on the outside of each bridge side.   Something that Atlas swore up and down that the real bridge did not have!    Despite this, it still is a decent looking bridge.  Too bad Atlas had not decided on the heavier Pittsburgh Warren type truss, like seen on the PRR, N&W, and C&O......  Just wishful thinking on my part though.......

The gaurd rail and gussets are outstanding!

http://bridgehunter.com/mo/butler/mengo/

Link to a page on the Mengo bridge.

Those Photos are simply great!