Ned’s been back in touch with an update, and added to the collection of model railroad wooden bridges:
“Alastair,
It is summer so my progress has slowed a bit. Most of the tables are in place and I’ve begun scenic work on the upper level of the layout.
I figured setting the bridges and therefore the dioramas for the bridges is the logical next step.
This is my first time creating any of these types of scenes, it has been a learning experience.
The seasons progress as you rotate around the room so there is a bridge in late winter/early spring, one in late summer and then one in fall. The only issue I have not been totally happy with is the static grass. Not quite as vertical as I expected.
The next step will be a base coat color on the upper level tables – lay the track – finish the upper level diorama. I’ve run power drop points around the upper level tables so getting the track operational should be quick and easy.
Enjoy”
Ned”
A huge thanks to Ned for adding to the collection of Model railroad wooden bridges to the blog.
If you have a look at his last post, you can really see how his layout is taking shape:
I have no idea why, but Ned’s bridge reminded me of Michael’s layout from many years ago, so I thought it worth posting again.
Michael sent it in with no narrative, but the pics do all the talking:
Model railroad wooden bridges:
There’s something fun about adding a bridge to a layout, as Ned and Mike show in spades.
And the blog is packed full of bridge posts too, here’s a few of them:
That’s all for today folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And if today is the big day when you press the button on your very own layout, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.
gotta love those wooden bridges. very nice job.
Nice bridges Ned! I like the idea of the seasons progressing around the layout. You could also do something similar by progressing the seasons vertically as the tracks get higher. Did you scratch build all the bridges? One suggestion: some icicles hanging from the winter bridge timbers would help convey the winter theme.
That’s a nice set of construction photos Michael. That long bridge is fantastic! My only critical observation is that it looks like there’s not a lot of clearance for the tracks that run under the long bridge. Does that pose any operating problems?
I’ve yet to see the portal/arch bridge as yet anywhere, wooden and distressed to resemble cement? I exampled using 2×4 a few days back but 12” wide planking can work also, just 1” material and could go with jig saw vs hole saw for arches? Best kept secret it seems. See no way here how to post actual photo, oh well.
All work today is outstanding, back scenics work looks like oil painting. Someone very talented and the minute details are noticed (ie- moose).
Well done….. I’m tucking this one away for reference….. You are a talented modeler Ned! Keep us in the loop as you progress,,,
Why do a lot of modelers cut off the ties at6 the connection point of the track? It leaves a big void. I’m curious. Why?
What wonderful bridges, beautifully landscaped into position. An inspiration indeed. Thanks, Ned!
Great bridge work, lovely water, rolling landscape but I still don’t see Ned’s shed??
The Critic
awesome