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Model Train Talk Workshop => Structures => Topic started by: gazza23 on January 16, 2015, 02:49:59 PM

Title: Bridges
Post by: gazza23 on January 16, 2015, 02:49:59 PM

Can anybody give me some idea of where I could download sketches /drawings of model bridges, I would really like to build one but have no idea where to start

Thanks

Gary

Title: Re: Bridges
Post by: wesley on January 16, 2015, 08:25:27 PM

Gary

I googled railroad brige bleuprints and there are a few handy sites that popped up. Is there something in particular you are looking for? Metal bridge, wood bridge, covered bridge etc.

Title: Re: Bridges
Post by: gazza23 on January 17, 2015, 08:29:09 AM

 I am actually looking For something made out of steel, although I am making it from plastic materials, thanks for the help Wes, much appreciated.

 Gary

Title: Re: Bridges
Post by: renegade on January 19, 2015, 12:29:34 PM

google is your friend.

just remember to use sufficiently strong plastic, and to have sufficient support.  even in scale form, the effects of leverage can end in disaster if your bridge is not strong enough to carry your trains.  and you do not want to pick your trains up from the floor after a 1,2m meter fall from the layout...

Title: Re: Bridges
Post by: gazza23 on January 21, 2015, 07:50:45 PM

Thanks Francois, I'll keep it in mind