HO scale bumpers

[Anonymous]

Is there any rule of thumb as to what bumpers should
look like? I built my own but I am not happy with them. I was thinking of building my own but I am not sure of the proper design and what material I should use to build them. I was thinking of using scrap brass rail but found it hard to work with. Any ideas? Are there any drawings available? Or should I just buy ready made ones and save myself some time? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob

[Anonymous]

Bob, I've used scrap brass rail in some sidings on my layout. I've had good luck soldering the pieces together in an "H" shape. I also use the Walthers track bumpers in areas like my freight yard. You could also stack and glue pre-cut HO scale ties for a track bumper. I used one on a siding that ran down hill towards the edge of my layout to keep cars from flying of the layout.

[Anonymous]

Jim- Thanks for the reply and the information. I paid a visit to my local hobby shop the other day and found a nice set of bumpers and a set of wheel stops. They look real good and add realism to the layout.
Thanks again-Bob

[Anonymous]

Bob, Your quite welcome.