Trestle bridges

trainoob

New Member
Alright, I am going ot build a trestle bridge, and I need inspiration...
It would be great if I could see some of your photos of trestle bridges!
-trainnoob
 

Arlaghan

Member
My trestle is a little low (only 2 stories) but it's on an incline and is curved as well! :D

Here is a progress shot:
trestle-1.jpg


Here a little more progress is made - cross-bracing:
trestle-5.jpg


Here's the final completed trestle. I liked how this photo came out, I chose to use the little barrel for my icon!
trestle-final-3.jpg


Lastly, here is a "down-low" view that shows the incline and the curve, as well as a truss bridge that crosses a spur on the lower level. If you look in the distance, a Mikado waits patiently to pass by, and a GP20 is off the rails! (How did that get there??? ;) )
trestle-final-1.jpg


I hope this is inspiration enough for ya! :) The scale is N scale and both bridges, as well as the barrels, are scratch made using basswood and turned dowels for the barrels.

When the layout further progresses, I will install the rails. For now, the entire trestle is glued to cardstock which can be removed completely from the layout so I can still do the more messy aspects without getting stuff on the bridge.
 
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