Need some suggestions for a custom 3 track arch bridge, 30" in length. Anyone know of a place where I might inquire about something like this ? Also, not sure if the track alignment heading into the bridge will support the possibility of using a 2 track bridge along side a single track bridge.
Thanks,
Mike Miller
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Need some suggestions for a custom 3 track arch bridge, 30" in length. Anyone know of a place where I might inquire about something like this ? Also, not sure if the track alignment heading into the bridge will support the possibility of using a 2 track bridge along side a single track bridge.
Thanks,
Mike Miller
I'm not sure who I bought it from was years ago but he made custom bridges I'll get more info for you
Check bridge boss.com
You could easily carve a stone arch bridge from pink foam.
Stainless Unlimited can build whatever you need to your dimensions.
The top bridge is an Atlas kitbashed with 2 Ross deck girder bridges.
The bottom bridge is from Stainless Unlimited.
Mike,
Do you mean a steel under or over arch bridge, or do you mean a stone arch bridge?
Look into ''Gnome Miniature Engineering''. They have a good selection to choose from
You could easily carve a stone arch bridge from pink foam.
Can you do it? Yes
Will it be custom to your liking? Yes
Is it rewarding when it's done? Yes
Is it "Easy"? I did not think so.
It was fun to try... But I would not be looking forward to making another one anytime soon.
Ron
Guy's, thanks for the replies and suggestions. I'm looking for a 3 track bridge to span a 30" duck-under area for my around the wall layout, rather than just covering that area with plywood/homasote. The 3 track bridge would look much better. Someone suggested that I could possibly use a double track MTH bridge along with a MTH single track bridge. Of course this would require some 'bashing', but it may be possible. Thoughts ?
Mike
Guy's, thanks for the replies and suggestions. I'm looking for a 3 track bridge to span a 30" duck-under area for my around the wall layout, rather than just covering that area with plywood/homasote. The 3 track bridge would look much better. Someone suggested that I could possibly use a double track MTH bridge along with a MTH single track bridge. Of course this would require some 'bashing', but it may be possible. Thoughts ?
Mike
I would definitely do it myself, just because it would: a) be a lot of fun, b) be more likely to work out just like you want as a duck-under cover--you can send the dimensions to a bridge model maker to make you a bridge but not all the little ifs, ands and buts you get when fitting something like that so its perfect, leaving you with a lot of work to do anyway . . .
Never the less, Tim W posed the key question....what type of arch bridge? The answer could help us narrow selections down a bit.
Bruce
Mike, you could make a lift out section, and have any type of bridge that you would like on it. The riverbed could be like a tray underneath the bridge, and the whole 30" length could lift out and be placed in a receiving area, if you have the space, or put back in immediately. Of course you would want to make it as light in weight as possible. Connections can be a pain, but there are forum members who have done some ingenious things regarding getting the juice from the bench work to the lift out sections, and back to the benchwork.
And then of course, there is the hinged versions, and counter weighted assemblies, and there are forum members here that have done some remarkable things for those. I suggest doing a search up above for hinged aisleway bridges (or the like), and you should find some topics and photos of what others have done, they are ingenious.
Mike, you could make a lift out section, and have any type of bridge that you would like on it. The riverbed could be like a tray underneath the bridge, and the whole 30" length could lift out and be placed in a receiving area...
That is how I did mine. And because I did it that way, I did not need a three track bridge. I put two different bridges next to each other. The thought was the railroad built the stone arch bridge first... then years later built a double main steel bridge when business was booming. The scene is not done... but you get the idea.
Ron
Joe, I was looking for something like the MTH plastic arch bridge, but in 3 track. Metal would be ideal, but wood could also work. Please contact me to discuss.
Mike
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Bridgeboss Jim is the man on this one. His work is top drawer and he is a Forum sponsor.!!!!!
Mike:
I tend to agree with Brian - contact BridgeBoss first. If you decide on wood then please contact me. Email address is below.
Joe
Hi Guys. Just so you know, I use only wood products; Baltic Birch plywood (5 ply cabinet grade), MDF, and Tempered hardboard.
jim r
You may be seeking something with a superstructure but if just a bridge across an opening, a homemade simulated plate truss will work for 3 tracks. This particular one is hinged to open for access to avoid a duckunder[two tracks ,two streets].
Joe also is a sponsor and does first class structure work.
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