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Okay, so this doesn't exactly pertain to the diorama I'm working on, but it is for the mini layout I'm readying myself to build.
This is a from scratch bridge deck I've made for my Roaring Creek Layout. A while back I bought a bridge kit that looked as though it would be perfect for the "High Bridge" towards the back of the layout. Sadly I didn't know it was a bridge intended for regular road traffic, not trains. Let alone narrow gauge. However, I took the plans that came with the kit and enlarged them so that it would allow my enough clearance for my little trains to cross over it. If only just...
The bridge ties and timbers are all aged and distressed using a hobby razor saw and dipping the wood into my solution of white vinegar and steel wool. I do have one regret though, having not spaced the bridge ties closer together. I was so eager to build the deck I didn't think about alter the plans to allow for the greater weight of the train and closer spaced bridge ties usually are a result of that. But it still looks pretty good so I'm not going to fret over it.
The bridge will have an A-Frame that's a bit off center to help cross over the Roaring Creek, a central feature and dividing point between each half of the layout. More photos of the bridge to come.
Also shown, rather nicely, is my Minitrains "F&C" 0-4-0. I would have liked the lettered version as the tender would have some nice gold lining on it. I would remove the "F&C Ry" and replace it with "RCNG", my railroad's reporting mark. The combination car is also a Minitrains product and a gift from my friend in Athens. Sadly it took a tumble and the truss rods were damaged. I may be able to salvage them or replace them later. But for now it's still in fairly good shape. I did, however, acquire a 3D printed roof replacement for it from Marsh Creek Miniatures via Shapeways.com. It actually has the clerestory roof windows open whereas on the Minitrains model they're not. I still need to clean and smooth the new roof and prepare it to be painted. Though I'm also considering carefully gluing thin tissue paper to the roof to mimic either canvas or tar paper roofing.
Anyway, I hope I've caught your attention so far! Please leave comments, especially if you Fave!!
This is a from scratch bridge deck I've made for my Roaring Creek Layout. A while back I bought a bridge kit that looked as though it would be perfect for the "High Bridge" towards the back of the layout. Sadly I didn't know it was a bridge intended for regular road traffic, not trains. Let alone narrow gauge. However, I took the plans that came with the kit and enlarged them so that it would allow my enough clearance for my little trains to cross over it. If only just...
The bridge ties and timbers are all aged and distressed using a hobby razor saw and dipping the wood into my solution of white vinegar and steel wool. I do have one regret though, having not spaced the bridge ties closer together. I was so eager to build the deck I didn't think about alter the plans to allow for the greater weight of the train and closer spaced bridge ties usually are a result of that. But it still looks pretty good so I'm not going to fret over it.
The bridge will have an A-Frame that's a bit off center to help cross over the Roaring Creek, a central feature and dividing point between each half of the layout. More photos of the bridge to come.
Also shown, rather nicely, is my Minitrains "F&C" 0-4-0. I would have liked the lettered version as the tender would have some nice gold lining on it. I would remove the "F&C Ry" and replace it with "RCNG", my railroad's reporting mark. The combination car is also a Minitrains product and a gift from my friend in Athens. Sadly it took a tumble and the truss rods were damaged. I may be able to salvage them or replace them later. But for now it's still in fairly good shape. I did, however, acquire a 3D printed roof replacement for it from Marsh Creek Miniatures via Shapeways.com. It actually has the clerestory roof windows open whereas on the Minitrains model they're not. I still need to clean and smooth the new roof and prepare it to be painted. Though I'm also considering carefully gluing thin tissue paper to the roof to mimic either canvas or tar paper roofing.
Anyway, I hope I've caught your attention so far! Please leave comments, especially if you Fave!!
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