[NTCGRR]

I know, but I have spring fever, why wait till summer to work on the RR.
Last few years I had the Garden metal Models piers in use on the Highline. But I have always wanted steel supports. I don't think they will be coming out with them soon. SO!!!

I cut a 35" piece into 3rds and am building the steel supports for them.
which will make the bridge 15ft long.

My welding is not that great but its fun and strong!!!!HHHHEEEEE

I wish I had a different location and a longer deeper place to install it.
Besides, if Dan From Eagle Wing would come out with sets of these that fit 12" bridge units , He could sale a bunch.

 

[jimtyp]

Those supports look like they will hold a ton, not just a 1:29 ton but 1:1, nice work! What kind of welder MIG, TIG?

 

[NTCGRR]

The kind that has a wire coming out of its hand like pointy thingy, but no gas. it gets hot..
Over the last couple years ,the weather has been hard on this area.

And I have not liked the looks of this retainer wall that gets into photos every so often.

So after it dries out before the rainy season I want to build a block retainer wall then cover it with rocks as below.

this area has been in for over 7 years and NO,,(0) problems.

I like the standing the stones up look in photos and the concrete behind supports it.

 

[aceinspp]

Now that pretty bad Marty not knowing what kind of welder you have.

Gee I think I'll come to your place and sell you crow bar.

Later RJD

 

[Manco]

Who makes the plate girders (I think that's what you call the "sides" of the bridge) you're using?

 

[up9018]

That will be a great looking bridge when you're done Marty!

 

[Steve Stockham]

As usual Marty, you are an inspiration to the rest of us! I look forward to seeing it in Sept.

 

[John J]

Posted By Manco on 02/19/2009 5:32 PM
Who makes the plate girders (I think that's what you call the "sides" of the bridge) you're using?

The inicials are GMM which I think is Garden Metal Models. You can find them in Garden Railways Magazine.

 

[SteveC]

Posted By Manco on 02/19/2009 5:32 PM
Who makes the plate girders (I think that's what you call the "sides" of the bridge) you're using?
Here's the link to their we site.

Garden Metal Models Inc.

 

[NTCGRR]

Thanks
I could not get onto the computer yesterday very well.
last night was nice until the wind came up.

Had all the lights on a raking up dang sticks.

 

[NTCGRR]

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[NTCGRR]

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[NTCGRR]

I can't seem to post. test quick reply

 

[aceinspp]

I think you lost it Marty.

Later RJD

 

[Dwight Ennis]

Marty's having forum problems. We're working on it.

 

[NTCGRR]

I'm just blank!!! I can't post or edit threads. Just quick reply works. I think someone put a curse on me...sniff snifff... BARK.

 

[ConrailRay]

Marty, double check your settings on your anti-virus/firewall. This happened to me last month when my CA software updated itself and changed some of the settings! - the full edit screen didn't work, only quick reply...
-Ray

 

[Torby]

Hmm. I've never known Marty to stutter before.

 

[NTCGRR]

Ray
I looked and ran a fun scan last night. My wife may try to look it over tonight.

woow even edit.

Heres the 1/3s added

I moved the support shoes over about 1/4" onto the center beam to keep them even. It was the simplest way.

 

[NTCGRR]

WOOW five months later I can finish this thread.
I guess I went the wrong way around the RR reworking the landscaping.

Last shot will be a train on it.
I love this product, WELL worth the money...