The trestle was constructed from a wood called Gelutan (Jell-You-Tan) which is a very hard wood used to make mold masters. The stringers were laminated into the curved shape and the bents are pin-nailed to them as well as glued. It's very strong.
The bridge above is constructed from plywood, The towers are made from steel with wood bases. The lattice work is plastruct. The girders are cast resin from a custom mold we made and are there for appearances.
It was scratch built by a couple of club members over the course of about 16 months. It is curved on a 48" radius (O-96) and stands about 30" high from the lowest point. There's a bridge above it which was also scratch built by the two same members. Glad you liked the video.
what did they use
usofmeric 2 years ago
The trestle was constructed from a wood called Gelutan (Jell-You-Tan) which is a very hard wood used to make mold masters. The stringers were laminated into the curved shape and the bents are pin-nailed to them as well as glued. It's very strong.
The bridge above is constructed from plywood, The towers are made from steel with wood bases. The lattice work is plastruct. The girders are cast resin from a custom mold we made and are there for appearances.
AGHRMatt 2 years ago
how did u get the bridge comment please dont be one of the people that dont comment back i am one of the first peopl eto give u 5 *****
usofmeric 2 years ago
It was scratch built by a couple of club members over the course of about 16 months. It is curved on a 48" radius (O-96) and stands about 30" high from the lowest point. There's a bridge above it which was also scratch built by the two same members. Glad you liked the video.
Matt
AGHRMatt 2 years ago
Where did you find the hospital cars and flatcars at? Very Very Cool.
LionelKid16 3 years ago
nice one. looks like u guys had fun
slug96 3 years ago