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QUOTE: Originally posted by SMassey Sounds to me like you are on the right track [:D]. what you described is exactly how I installed my Truss bridge on my layout. Here is a pic. This is before I placed the tracks in this area. Here it is later with a train crossing it durring track testing. Keep up the good work your layout is looking good so far.
QUOTE: Originally posted by SMassey JaRRell If you look at my website ( http://members.cox.net/southmassey ) you can see the progression of my terrain. For this part of the layout I used Woodland Scenics foam system with the risers, inclines, and plaster cloth. After I layed the plaster cloth down I smooth it over with my fingers and then let it dry for about a day maybe two then painted the ground "dirt" color. This is about the color of the dirt where I grew up in WA state so that is what I chose to use. I think it turned out pretty good. I am going to use the plaster cloth again but I dont think I am going to use the foam system that they have. It does not form a hard enough shell to witstand much weight or accidently dropped items.
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector Ohhhh, Dave, we really shouldn't be going down this path.[:P][X-)] I was up past midnight this morning, as usual, surfing around the Fast Tracks site. I have been working on a plan to refubish my layout..it will be fairly substantial. So, the gears are turning, and I'm thinking that I will need at least one #6 three-way, two double-slips, and about as many #6 turnouts as the kit that he sells will allow me. That will be the next big chunk of cash, but I am tired of the rickety-rick of EZ-Track. I really want to do a good job of the track this time. -Crandell
QUOTE: Originally posted by TrevorG Looks about right to me too Jarrell. I've installed several bridges on my layout and your flat leadins/leadouts are longer than mine. I've had no problem with my shorter ones so I "figger" your 15" Warren should work well. Trevor
QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12 QUOTE: Originally posted by TrevorG Looks about right to me too Jarrell. I've installed several bridges on my layout and your flat leadins/leadouts are longer than mine. I've had no problem with my shorter ones so I "figger" your 15" Warren should work well. Trevor Ok Trev, I was a little worried about having enough flat area but looks like it'll be ok. Thanks, Jarrell
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector QUOTE: Originally posted by jacon12 QUOTE: Originally posted by TrevorG Looks about right to me too Jarrell. I've installed several bridges on my layout and your flat leadins/leadouts are longer than mine. I've had no problem with my shorter ones so I "figger" your 15" Warren should work well. Trevor Ok Trev, I was a little worried about having enough flat area but looks like it'll be ok. Thanks, Jarrell JaRRel, the flats just have to get just under each end of the bridge. At 15", even with two brass locos on it, the foam will do a good job of supporting the bridge..although I can't speak for sag in the structure itself. However, my reply here is more about the grades; have you made good transitions to level by the time the tracks meet the bridge? Once you get the bridge, you'll probably want to notch the edges of the abuttments so that the deck slips into the depressions and still sit on the shelf that you leave, but even if you merely sit the deck on the edges of the abuttments, either way you will probably have some shaving further back from the deck to lower those transitions. The deck tracks and approach tracks have to meet. Am I being clear? -Crandell
QUOTE: Originally posted by SMassey I was just getting to like that layout and was starting to form some new Ideas for it as well but.... No biggy I am going to build a new layout and I have, with the help of a few nice people here in the forums, came up with a new 4x8 design that meets all my criteria for a layout. I posted a new topic for some ideas on making the leg work small and portable as well (I know you guys can give me some ideas to try here too [;)] ). I cant wait to see some new pics of your layout progress. I am going to keep looking for them as often as I can. Keep up the good work and the blue will do away very soon. Oh and dreaming about building a layout? Hmmm.... Waking up in the middle of the night with a new Idea tha you just have to try? Yup been there and have not left yet I still do it!!!
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp Jarrell, As Selector says that notching for the supports, I like to use scraps of clear pine for the supports for all bridges. These can be glued to your newly positioned foam risers. The notch should be figured to be from the tie down to under the bridge girder/ shoes. The wood can be carved, painted or as I do, veneer with plaster stone castings or sheet styrene with the selected finish. Great to see your progress so far. Bob K.
QUOTE: Originally posted by ham99 If that is the Walthers double-track truss bridge, it is 10 3/4" in length and requires a 1/2" drop below grade level for the mounting pads.