I've noticed that the Lionel remake of the Hellgate bridge that goes by the number 305 claims that you can run two sets of O gauge track through the bridge, I also noticed that the dimensions seem to be different from other remakes in that it lists it to be about an inch or two wider. Is this accurate about the larger (wider) dimension in this version?
Thanks,
John.
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305 "bridge" is wider than the original 300 bridge or the MTH or Tinplate Reproductions versions.
They were made for one Standard Gauge track width.
There is also a RailKing Hellgate bridge that is made for 0 gauge double track. It is somewhat different in appearance from the original.
Would I have a problem with fitting a standard gauge track on 305 bridge, in other words is it only intended for two O gauge tracks. Isn't there something in the base that the track sits on/fits into and if so would this version not work with a single piece of standard gauge track? Just wondering since I see these come up on ebay and I'm kind of in the market and I thought that a slightly larger bridge might be advantageous with standard gauge for more clearance.
Thanks,
John.
305 works great. Plastic spacer is made to accommodate tube track and has the right tie spacing.
The 305 bridge is great for double-tracking O-gauge, seven inches wide at the opening. As Rob said, it has plastic inserts that line up perfectly with O-gauge tubular track, but I've used mine for Std-gauge as well.
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