New Bridge

[Blueberryhill RR]

This is from the Hundred Year Old Bridge Co.  Very nice. Double track width. 47 1/2 inches long.

I thought I'd share it with you guys....................

I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue ".

[Jumijo]

Very nice, Chuck! Boy that's a big sucker!

 

Jim 

[kpolak]

That's awesome!  It just needs a couple of red flashing LED's on the top for the low flying aircraft, and maybe a couple on the bottom for the tall masted ships.

I just started wrapping the Mrs'. Christmas presents and everything was made in 3rd world countries...I'm ready to send it all back.

I couldn't find the Hundred Year Old Bridge Company thru Google...

Can you forward an address?

Thank you,

Kurt

 

[Birds]

Here's the link to the company site:

http://100yearbridge.com/

Chris 

[Brutus]

Nice!  What kind of paint would you use on that?

[Jumijo]

100 year bridge paint, Jim.

[Dr. John]

Noticed on their site that they use a "milled finish" that accepts paint well. I imagine a spray enamel like Krylon would work okay.

 

The prices seem reasonable and I like the fact that they offer both single and double track versions in various lengths. 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Thanks, Guys.

I plan on using a Krylon paint on it.

Tip.....If you order from the Manufacturer, the price is $5.00 higher, than one of their distributors.

I got mine from Patrick's Trains in Wheeling, W.Va.  Shipping was only $12.00, instead of $17.00 from York, PA. So, I saved a cool $10.00 in the process.

Price was $79.95 plus $12.00 shipping for the double wide.

Chuck

[dochooter]

What do you plan on washing it with before you paint? I forget but they mentioned something in particular.

[Brutus]

;-)

Sweet bridge - I'll add this link to my "wishlist" folder....

[Blueberryhill RR]

What do you plan on washing it with before you paint? I forget but they mentioned something in particular.

In answer to your question.....I looked in the product packaging and on the Manufacturer's webpage and could not locate any information on this subject.

Would you share, what you heard with me??  Thanks.

Chuck

[csxt30]

Wow, that sure is nice Chuck !! Big, too !! In case you don't use it, I have a good place to put it !!

I can see the trains going through her now !!

Thanks, John

[wrmcclellan]

I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue ".

...but of course! Would any other color even be considered!

Chuck - just wash it with mild dish detergent and water and dry it quickly and thoroughly to avoid any rust forming.  You can also wipe it down with some laquer thinner to flash off any residues not removed by the detergent wash. A primer coat might be wise.

[Blueberryhill RR]

I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue ".

...but of course! Would any other color even be considered!

Chuck - just wash it with mild dish detergent and water and dry it quickly and thoroughly to avoid any rust forming.  You can also wipe it down with some laquer thinner to flash off any residues not removed by the detergent wash. A primer coat might be wise.

Thanks for the advice, Roy. I appreciate it.

Chuck

[1688torpedo]

 Nice Bridge Chuck!   Can hardly wait to see what it looks like after it is painted. Take Care.

[Buckeye Riveter]

I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue ".

...but of course! Would any other color even be considered!

Chuck, I thought you might paint it Scarlet and Grey.

[Blueberryhill RR]

I think I will paint it " Blueberry Blue ".

...but of course! Would any other color even be considered!

Chuck, I thought you might paint it Scarlet and Grey.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm ??  Are those Ohio State colors??

[Frank53]

Nice bridge, it will look sweet with a couple of trains heading in opposite directions over it.

 This feature shown below is a particularly nice touch that appeals to me:

[ChiefEagles]

YANKEE BLUE BELLY BLUE

What else for Ohizo.

[Blueberryhill RR]

YANKEE BLUE BELLY BLUE

What else for Ohizo.

Beautiful Ohio Blue ( or Blueberry Blue )

[mitchelr]

Chuck,

 

I really like the bridge.  I've seen their products at York and have been impressed.  Lots of different sizes available too.  Hope it paints well for you.  Keep the pictures coming to show us your progress. 

Mitch

[riverrailfan]

Nice bridge, it will look sweet with a couple of trains heading in opposite directions over it.

 This feature shown below is a particularly nice touch that appeals to me:

This was the thing that caught my eye to. Thats the best thing I have seen on made in USA packaging. Nice bridge to.

[Ole Timer]

 Beautiful bridge ! but ... watch using laquer thinner to wipe her .. will probably eat into the base paint and make a gooey mess !!!  I usually use rubbing alcohol on clean items to remove oils from hands that cause fisheyes . 

[Blueberryhill RR]

 Beautiful bridge ! but ... watch using laquer thinner to wipe her .. will probably eat into the base paint and make a gooey mess !!!  I usually use rubbing alcohol on clean items to remove oils from hands that cause fisheyes . 

Thanks for the tip. The bridge arrived with only a mill finish. It is Galvalum, not Galvinized. There is a light manufacturing oil on it. I will clean it before priming it. Finish coat will probably be Krylon paint in a gloss Dark Blue.

Chuck

[thor]

I definitely must get one of those for myself, I have nowhere to put it but its such a nice piece that it would be worth displaying for itself and besides I think companies that make stuff in America ought to be rewarded for it whenever possible.

[jefelectric]

Chuck, You could have saved the $12.00 shipping, if you had come to York and picked it up.

[kpolak]

I have a few products from my auto repair days. 

PPG makes a metal cleaner DX579, a phosphoric acid solution that cleans and neutralizes the metal, and residue from welding or soldering.

For the galvanized stuff I use a similar product called galvalume.

Both of these are from way back, so it may not be around any more.

Your bridge is "Galvannealed", similar to galvanized, but re-heated after the hot-dip zink coating.  This  process helps the coated metal accept welding better than the galvanized steel.

Here's some additional information:  http://www.ussteel.com/corp/sheet/coated/coatneal.htm

Kurt

[dwiemer]

Chief, have you considered using one of these for your lift out section?  Of course you would have to paint it a more respectable Rebel Grey Finish.

Dennis

[lionelsoni]

Galvalume is now a kind of sheet steel plated with an aluminum-zinc alloy, so probably not around any more as a cleaner.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Chuck, You could have saved the $12.00 shipping, if you had come to York and picked it up.

That's a great thought, John. Maybe next April.