Does anyone use plastic graduated or elevated trestle sets on their layouts? I have several sets of these, and am considering either using them or building my own out of wood. I'm pretty sure the wooden ones would give better support, but don't know how the plastic ones perform.
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Personally Bob, I would pass on them. Bridgeboss might be a good option.
I have a elevated line of Super O track on post war trestle's. They are all "A"'s. As long as you use screws to fasten to table, you should have no problem, mine has been up for 10 yrs...
Marty
I agree with Marty, I used A graduated and elevated set on a layout years ago and when screwed down they were solid. I've been thinking about building an elevated line for my pre-war O set, you reminded me "not to reinvent the wheel." I'll use my old trestle sets.
Bridge boss is probably better and more realistic, but it "don't come cheap."
Thank you for the idea.
Bob,
I'd stay away from the Lionel models. As good as you are with your hands create your own. All it requires is wooden dowels and cabinet trim cut to length.
Pappy, I think I'll tackle them myself. Now, anyone out there interested in a BUNCH of trestle sets?
I had done a graduated trestle set with MTH parts, (1/2 of the set), and some piece of wood.
The bridge that replaced the MTH set.
Pappy, I think I'll tackle them myself. Now, anyone out there interested in a BUNCH of trestle sets?
I might like a 111 set of all "A's". I'd also need the 'U' shaped clamps for attaching them to Super O track.
Oh, & I did ask Alice and she made some vague reference to "That Stupid Rabbit". Not sure what she meant but she seemed quite disconcerted.
Bob, I do use a few of the plastic Lionel trestles, but find, due to their slim profile, that I need to "over anchor" them especially for the heavier trains that are available these days. I also have some of the MTH ones, but don't really care for their appearance. I much prefer making trestles out of MDF, using an approach and finishing method previously shared by OGR Forum member Jim Policastro.
Bob......I used the 110/111 trestles on my last layout. They were sturdy enought for tradional trains.....much only advice is clerance 4.75" just doesn't cut it anymore.
Using thin pices of would, I gradually raised them to 5".
Peter
I found a sort of local company that cut Styrofoam panels and had them cut some inclined pieces and single height pieces. I used a piece that was 48" X 24" tapper cut for 0" to 2", 2" to 4" and 4" to six to make my risers. The taper sections were used for the curved risers and trimmed to fit and the rectangle pieces for the long raised section. Worked a little better then WS Riser kits and provides a sturdy support base.
On my all Lionel tubular layout I use Lionel trestle sets. Four complete graduated sets and about six to eight or so 111 all A bent sets. All the curves are 072 and the A bents also support eight 072 Lionel switches. I run all my longer, heavier Lionel locos on the 072 track to include all the big modern PRR steamers and diesels and the six JLC scale GG1s. I 'super-elevated' all the trestles supporting curved track the thickness of a Popsicle stick.
The elevated portion also includes the Rockville Bridge and other Lionel and Flyer bridges.
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