Just wanted to get some tips or info. If not how could I kitbash two MTH signal bridges?
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It's pretty straight forward really. You take one leg off each of two 2 track bridges, and splice them together.
I did it with two Lionel bridges. Click here.
I believe these are MTH bridges spliced together. Fort Pitt High Railer's signal module.
Big_Boy_4005 posted:It's pretty straight forward really. You take one leg off each of two 2 track bridges, and splice them together.
I did it with two Lionel bridges. Click here.
Well no I understand that. But if the bridge is plastic then I'm fine. If it's metal that's a different story.
Joe, the Lionel 450 signal bridges are metal. I cleaned the paint off and soldered some small brass strips to splice them together, then touched up the paint. If soldering isn't your thing, there glues that will work for this.
"...the Lionel 450 signal bridges are metal. I cleaned the paint off and soldered some small brass strips to splice them together, then touched up the paint."
That's the way - and, also, 2-part epoxy is a strong and good bonder of metal parts, nearly the equal of solder if you get a decent-sized bonding footprint (solder is stronger, but in the real-world, "strong enough" is what we need). So, using the same splicing-piece technique - and make the pieces large enough to get a good bite - , use epoxy instead of solder for a good bond, if the structure is receptive (will look good afterwards).
A lot of guys are uncomfortable with soldering; I use both methods, but basic soldering, which is all I do, is a simple skill that is good to learn. It won't bite (unless it's still hot!)
Big_Boy_4005 posted:Joe, the Lionel 450 signal bridges are metal. I cleaned the paint off and soldered some small brass strips to splice them together, then touched up the paint. If soldering isn't your thing, there glues that will work for this.
I was referring to the MTH PRR signal bridges. I don't think 450's will work for me because scale Autoracks and container trains won't fit under them. But thanks for the tip. The wiring will be the tricky part. With 450's you can easily move the signal's around but I'm not sure if the same goes for MTH's PRR signals.
Not true Joe, everything goes under the 450's, even the MTH husky stacks which are the tallest cars on the market. There isn't much room to spare. You could put shims under the legs if you want a little more breathing room.
Z Stuff provides a custom bridge which may not necessarily be PRR style, though looks close to the pictures above, which can be customized with PRR position lights and extended up to 8 tracks...
RootBeerRail posted:Z Stuff provides a custom bridge which may not necessarily be PRR style, though looks close to the pictures above, which can be customized with PRR position lights and extended up to 8 tracks...
Just checked them out. Awesome! How much wiring is required?
