Custom Graduated Trestles...?

Hello--

I am in the early stages of planning a 4' x 8' "winter in the Rockies" layout using Lionel Super-O track; I'll have a mountain/tunnel section, an abandoned mine, and one bridge. My problem is with the trestles. I originally planned on using the standard gray Lionel trestles that have been around for years (I believe it's the #110 set), but they really don't convey an authentic look. Is there a such thing as custom-built graduated wooden trestles? I'm limited on both tools & time, so I don't think I will be tackling it on my own. Just wondering if there's a source for these. Thanks!

10/15/1312:42 PM

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DMASSOOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Lionel had a wooden trestle set #6-12037

Look here...

10/15/1312:59 PM

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Desert Center CAOGR Forum Member

Thanks Don--

I am aware of those, but the bases won't work. Hopefully there's a source for custom-made graduated trestles...

10/15/132:02 PM

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RailRideOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Silk City Bridgeworks may be able to help. They manufacture bridges and elevated structure with a laser cutter. If it's not a stock item, they may be able to custom design something.

Also, try Bridgeboss, they specify that they can make bridges of different heights.

---PCJ

10/15/132:14 PM

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AvantiOGR Forum Member

Glad to see another Super-O fan. We are few and far between!

Are you SURE you don't want to build it yourself? Not that hard:

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10/15/132:37 PM

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TheDude23112OGR Forum Member

Nice stuff. How did you do the side rails for the track?

10/15/133:22 PM

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Desert Center CAOGR Forum Member

Those look great, Pete. Maybe I'll search for pictures of rustic wooden trestles, and revisit the idea of doing it myself..

10/15/135:08 PM

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AvantiOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by TheDude23112:

Nice stuff. How did you do the side rails for the track?

Trackbed is Homasote over plywood, cut out cookie-cutter style. The side rails are cheap plastic window trim from Home Depot. It can be had in very long lengths. Hot-glue it to the edges of the Homasote. The fence posts are HO rail.

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10/15/136:52 PM

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Bridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

We make an Elevated type bridge system that is also available as a graduated type. They are available in kit form to keep costs to a minimum. See typical types below.

jim r