how do you make a trestle?

[flare_951]

Hello all,

My father and I are building an N scale layout and plan to make a trestle for show. Where can I get parts for a homemade trestle??? Any techniqes that could help me?

Thanks for your help

,
Flare_951

 

[N Gauger]

Did A search for "Trestle" for you. Here are the threads on The Gauge that have Trestles in them

http://www.the-gauge.com/search.php?searchid=164587

 

[Arlaghan]

Hello all,

My father and I are building an N scale layout and plan to make a trestle for show. Where can I get parts for a homemade trestle??? Any techniqes that could help me?

Thanks for your help

,
Flare_951

For materials, I recommend using basswood. It's a bit more sturdier than balsa wood, but soft enough to work with easily. It also looks good painted or stained.

As for tricks and tips, I highly recommend you build a jig. It's a bit more work up front, but it will ensure that all your "bents" are the same and line up nicely.

Check out this link for some information:
http://www.blackbearcc.com/why_use_jigs.htm

While you could go out and purchase one, it's quite easy to make your own.

Another suggestion would be to avoid the following: curves and inclines! While both possible, it adds another level of difficulty that I had to learn the hardway!

Here's a picture of the one I did. Hope this helps!