Has anyone used mth Tunnel Portals? How did they fit? I'm useing realtrax and mth trestle system for a upper level with a tunnel under. I'm only going to have 5 1/4 clearance. The opens of the mth portals are 5 5/8 Just wondering if this will be ok.
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These will work fine. I have the double-wide and single-wide both. You may possibly have to raise them slightly for auto carriers, double-stacks, etc., maybe...
MTH portals work fine! I have a single on the upper level of my layout and double on the lower level. In addition to what John C says you will have to raise the portals for running GG1s with raised pantographs.
Mike CT posted:
I love your layout. I'm in the process of building a hill top like you have. I'm going to steal your idea of building my own bridge and hold it up with mth trestles. This way I will have more clearance. I going to rip 1/4 plywood down to stripes for the top and bottom and rip down 2x4's to about 1x2.5 for the center. Assemble it and paint it black like you did before you did the super detailed bridge that you have now. Please tell me how you did your black bridge and any helpful tips you could give me. Thanks, Rusty
The Black bridge was done with pieces of poplar lumber dado-ed-out with a table saw, then cut to fit. Access this picture file. Click on small images to enlarge or use the slideshow button upper left control panel.
Mike CT posted:
Mike CT where did you get your bridge? I used your idea useing mth trestle system and making a wood bridge. But i would like to upgrade oneday. Your trestle supports look amasing.
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