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UPDATE, NEW VIADUCT BRIDGE IS READY FOR YORK

Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

UPDATE -The Prototype of the NEW viaduct bridge is all complete with three modules. I will be showing it at York in two weeks, so please stop by to see it. I will be in the Orange Hall booth FF-6-6. See below several photos of the actual bridge.

 

As many of you already know, I have been producing a Modular Arch type Viaduct bridge for almost 3 years know very successfully. Many addons have come about during this time mainly due to special requests.

 

I thought it might be time to add another Viaduct type bridge to the family with a whole new look. It will continue to have the same attributes as the original including mutiple lengths, widths to your choice, and pedastols to increase the heights upwards of 12 inches. 

 

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leavingtracksleavingtracksOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Here are some pictures of a project that Jim and I worked on together.  The lower arches are from his current arch bridge sections.  The upper portion was my idea of how to put a bridge in without having to make a cut into the layout.  I designed and Jim manufactured additional sections to the bridge to cover the layout facia.  Then I added the art deco "concrete" trim to cover all of the joints between the arches.

 

Looks like Jim has incorporated pieces to cover the joints between the arches of his new design above....looks great Jim!!

 

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gg1mangg1manOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Hi Jim, your new viaduct looks great. In fact all of the above look beautiful. The viaduct is probably my favorite of all bridge structures. Good luck with it, I'm sure there is a strong market for it. But, as stated above curve sections would make it much more marketable.

Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Hi Alan.
As you had noted, yes I have added the new face plates that hide the joints between the sections. They serve two purposes, one being the decorative face plate, and also the adapter assembly that hold two adjccent sections together.
Thanks for your nice thoughts.
 
jim r
 
 
Originally Posted by leavingtracks:

Here are some pictures of a project that Jim and I worked on together.  The lower arches are from his current arch bridge sections.  The upper portion was my idea of how to put a bridge in without having to make a cut into the layout.  I designed and Jim manufactured additional sections to the bridge to cover the layout facia.  Then I added the art deco "concrete" trim to cover all of the joints between the arches.

 

Looks like Jim has incorporated piece to cover the joints between the arches of his new design above....looks great Jim!!

 

Alan

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J jebOGR Forum Member

Hi Jim,

 

Bridgeboss has done it again!  The craftsmanship is always superb.  Your willingness to custom build for a customers particular need is fantastic. And the ability and willingness to change and improve your product is awesome. I look forward to seeing these beauties soon. Thanks for your contribution to the hobby!

 

Proud promoter of Bridgeboss

 

 

Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Hi Tom. I use basically MDF which makes these bridges very husky to say the least, however this would not be lendable to curved structures.
 The widths can be varied depending on anyones specific requirements by layering the number of 3/4 inch thick MDF sheets as desired. See below the original design which was developed 3 years for a client unknowing at the time that it would become a hit.
 
As far as a curved design, I do have some ideas, however that will be a summer project to posibly develop.
 
tks.
 
jim r
 
 
 
Originally Posted by Tom Tee:

Can the material be flexed?

 

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AGHRMattAGHRMattOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

I can't see the images. Do the "interlocking" plates generate this type of effect? This the UP concrete viaduct over the Santa Ana River in Riverside, CA. The main arches are 50-foot radius; the end arches are 25-foot radius. Total bridge length is 900 feet. Building a full O scale model guarantees angering the "Department of the Interior."

 

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Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
 
Hi Matt. Im not quite sure what you mean by not being able to see the images?
 
Yes, the face plates on this new bridge give the same basic affect as the photo you have shown. Hope I answered your questions.
 
jim r
 
 
Originally Posted by AGHRMatt:

I can't see the images. Do the "interlocking" plates generate this type of effect? This the UP concrete viaduct over the Santa Ana River in Riverside, CA. The main arches are 50-foot radius; the end arches are 25-foot radius. Total bridge length is 900 feet. Building a full O scale model guarantees angering the "Department of the Interior."

 

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Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Hi Matt,
 
The sizes are tentatively set at 18 inches long by 9 inches tall. Pricing should be about the same as the existing Modular arch bridges which are 15 x 10.5 inches.
 
tks for your interest.
jim r
 
 
Originally Posted by AGHRMatt:

Jim:

 

They look great. Easily modified to match the UP bridge if so desired. What's the length on the arch segments? How much?

 

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