Vertical Truss Poles? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

chipsetOGR Forum Member

Anyone know where I can buy something that looks like these vertical truss type poles in the picture of Penn Station below?

I have searched google to no avail.

http://www.wnyc.org/i/raw/1/tr...station-postcard.jpg

8/5/139:54 AM

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Chipset,

I have searched for similar box beams (w/ lattice work) myself.

The only options I've come up with are:

Plastruct (be prepared to shell out $$$)
Cannibalize an Atlas O bridge

If you do figure something out, please send me an e-mail: gpandelios@verizon.net.

I'm trying to figure out how to construct a large, unique bridge using these beams (without breaking the bank).

George

dkdkrdOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Oof! Tough search, to be sure.

However, you might communicate with these folks...

http://www.modelmemories.com/

They may be able to help and/or direct.

Some time ago K&S Metals (Special Shapes Div.) made some etched brass beams in a truss pattern, but I don't believe they continue that product line any longer. I just went to their website and the only 'remnants' of truss beam listings are all marked 'disc.'....not a good sign.

Good luck! If you're successful in finding a source, though, be sure to let us...and the Source List gatekeeper...know.

KD

Alan GrazianoOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

chipset,

I think Plastruct is your best bet. They have truss pieces that you can put together to make the box-beams that are in your picture.

Alan Graziano

G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Originally Posted by Alan Graziano:

chipset,

I think Plastruct is your best bet. They have truss pieces that you can put together to make the box-beams that are in your picture.

Alan Graziano

Alan,

That's the (pricey) conclusion I'm coming to as well.

George

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chipsetOGR Forum Member

Thanks guys, yep...Plastruct looks to be the only option.

I need to figure out the size etc.

8/5/134:37 PM

Steam RailroadingOGR Forum Member

You might also want to look at some of the HO bridge parts from Micro Engineering http://microengineering.com

8/6/136:07 AM

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