I wish someone would remake the old Marx metal bridge.
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They made (at least) two different models - the other one is longer. But they were both all-metal. Some versions came with a light (or maybe two lights). I agree, I would like to see them being made again.
There's plenty of them out there. Also look for the ones by Junior Bridge Co.
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Steve
They shouldn’t be too hard to find. I stumbled across a Rock Island one at a local antique shop the other day and bought it. I was going to hit it with some silver paint, but changed my mind. The rust gives it a good patina.
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How's it work with TMCC/Legacy?
Jon 
"How's it work with TMCC/Legacy?"
Metal bridges must be insulated from tubular track ties. I use a layer of grey indoor/outdoor carpet under the track. If track must be secured to the bridge, 3mm black nylon screws (from the river site) work great. Some of the time, the TMCC "ground plane" signal gets through the open trusses. If there's problem with signal reception within the bridge remains, then connect the metal bridge to the ground plane (as discussed on other threads).
Roseville,
That bridge with rust looks great, just as it is.
Mannyrock
@Former Member posted:They shouldn’t be too hard to find. I stumbled across a Rock Island one at a local antique shop the other day and bought it. I was going to hit it with some silver paint, but changed my mind. The rust gives it a good patina.
is, that, an, Autocarrier? and AND a bridge? oh be still my heart. very nice nice indeed! Now to write out a check from my train purchasing fund to repair a WaTeRLeaK. (such a waste of good train funds.)
Beauty, thanks for the share. Marx Metal Bridge!!
@jim sutter posted:I wish someone would remake the old Marx metal bridge.
In January I gave one away to the 5 year old son of my son's friend. He loves it . It's a way of promoting the hobby to the next generations.
NICE bridge!
RosevilleRR posted a picture with a MPC Baby Ruth reefer. I would love to see Menards do a run of those very colorful billboard reefers. I believe they would sell extremely well. Mark, please take this idea and run with it.
I agree, Jim! I have two banged up versions, and I use them as highway bridges as of now.
