Computer Generated HO Guard Rails

[Fred_M]

I need some guard rails for my overpass but the LHS didn't have any I liked. So being the tight wad I am I'm going to build them from a computer and a white paperclip. I yanked out a ribbon cable and cut it in strips two wires wide.

 

[Fred_M]

I then cut posts from a white paperclip and glued them on with CA jel.

 

[Fred_M]

I then drilled holes and glued in the guard rail. Maybe later I'll weather them. Total time, two guard rails... 20 min.

 

[csxnscale]

Thanks dash10 for sharing this idea.
They look great, wonder what I can do in N-scale.

Paul

 

[Mrs.Mac]

I like it!! Thanks for the tip.

Mrs. Mac

 

[Fred_M]

The new ATA 100/133 IDE cables are 1/2 the size of what I used and should work for N if your not a rivet counter. Posts from smaller wire. I finally found a good use for a computer...DASH

 

[McFortner]

What can I say but that looks Fincredible! (F'n incredible)

That is an idea I'm going to have to remember. Thanks for sharing.

Michael