Wow ! I guess I need sensitivity training. My choice of words was probably way too caustic. Thanks to Andy and Dave, who I think understood that my real intent was to steer modelers toward available articles in the model press.
I am NOT an expert on wood trestles, I simply read everything I can, that the experts write, so I am somewhat knowledgeable, for which I seem to need to apologize.
-RMC May 1951
-RMC Dec 1957
-RMC Jan 1960
-MR Sept-Oct-Nov 1958 [ most detailed series on trestles ever ]
-Kalmbach 'Model RR Bridges & Trestles' book, which is a collection of top-notch MR articles from 1962-1991.
No need to see a real trestle, any more than you need to see a real link & pin coupler, or a real wooden combine...all the data is out there.
Some of you who have taken the most umbrage at my remarks, seem to have the catchiest nicknames, and so I wonder if
"Thynrd Skynrd" was already taken ?
And Shamus, is there any thread ever posted that can't be enhanced by one of your pictures, and the loyal adulation that follows ? REALLY NICE TRESTLE, SHAMUS! There you go, just a quickie compliment fix, as some of your regular disciples were a bit late with the kudos this time.
regards / Mike