Trestle tie size????

[Randy May]

Are the ties on a trestle larger around than the ties on the ground areas,

I know there longer and spaced closer together on a trestle. The ties on Micro Engineering track seem to be about 1/8" square less the low profile.....The ties I got in a "Black Bear" trestle kit are 1/8 tall x 3/16 wide

....Should the trestle ties be only 1/8" wide as like the ME track ties????

,need some experienced advice,,,,thanks;

Randy May

 

[sumpter250]

I don't have the necessary "technical information",to quote from, but I believe that trestle/bridge ties are 8" square, evenly spaced about 4" apart.
In HO, approx 3/32nds" Sq. 3/64ths" spaced.

 

[sumpter250]

This is the first time I've been aware of this feature of bridge ties. I will have to remember to look a bit more closely, the next time I'm around a bridge, or trestle, where I can see the underside of the ties. Very cool bit of information, Thanks !
Pete

 

[Randy May]

Thanks Slekjr for the information

 

[pgandw]

Thank you for the pictures; they warrant much studying for the details. Even though I model over 100 years earlier, seeing details of track and bridge construction is really useful.

 

[pgandw]

Thanks again. The rail height difference really stands out in the old picture as compared to the present.