I had tons of replies about the 6 post trestle bents and that issue is now solved. I've got a Black Bear Construction Co. 6 post trestle bent jig on the way. That should make fast work of building the 22 or so bents for the approach trestle.
This BLOG will chronicle the design and construction of a proto-freelance HO scale model railroad. I've based this layout on the area that I grew up in. This line is no longer in use but I will try to keep it alive in my own way. The purpose of the layout is to enjoy running trains. PERIOD. It will not be prototypical to any era or road. I just want to run trains that have or could have run on the line through Starkville, MS. plus a few extras.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Bent problem solved....help with Brick Pier!!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tibbee Bridge
I'm about to get back to work on the Tibbee Bridge. Before I go further, I'm trying to find some scale drawings of bents used in the wooden approach trestle like in the photo here. These are 6 post bents on an ex-GM&O line. I want some HO scale drawings so that I can build a jig to quickly build many bents. Also thought I'd throw in these photos of the bridge.
We had a LOT of rain lately and the water got higher than I've ever seen. Got a "normal" level photo to compare to. Also, take a close look at the bridge and the track on the North end. You'll notice another oddity for our area. SNOW!Been a slow layout week...
I've had a slow week working on the layout as I got involved in a few DCC installs on some locomotives. One thing I've learned is DC...
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I've had a slow week working on the layout as I got involved in a few DCC installs on some locomotives. One thing I've learned is DC...
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Some motivation and free time led me to the train room this past week. I had a local historical group come for a visit so the room got a de...
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My immediate plan is to get all bridges on the layout completed this month. Got several more to go. Here's my next project, the Washing...