mattrain posted:carsntrains posted:I got one side of the bridge detailed and ready to paint! I put a slightly wider upright every fifth one, similar to a bridge over the French Broad river near Knoxville TN. And took another shot from a bit higher so yall can see the S curve in the bridge! Very satisfied so far with my first real building project for a train layout! Think we have decided on green for color if I can figure out what color green they paint bridges!!!
Looks great @carsntrains! I'm currently considering building something similar for my elevated line - do you have any additional details as to how you built/assembled this? I can tell you used a jig saw and plywood for the track support and balsa wood for the uprights, but what did you use for the curved girder sides (black) that the uprights are glued to?
Matt the uprights are 2 inch mild steel that I got at Home Depot. It is only half of an I and used for adding strength to a door frame. But not C channel. Would be super simple to build a straight bridge in comparison to the S curve bridge we built. Used 1/8 mild steel for cross members and for mounting plated the attach the upper deck. That one is 54 inches long. The top picture is the support after we bent them to shape.
Jim
Edit: Everything is MIG welded.