--- In [email protected], "woodyp48" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi jim, if the builder is ajin and the bridge is the same as > overland/ajin made for O scale (i had 2), the decking requires 3 > different tie heights to compensate for the way the bridge was > assembled. i also refered to a mainline modeler article on this bridge > that was published in 1982, if memory serves me correctly. > > woody
There have been several messages on the bridge and deck ties both on and offline. To those who sent complimentary comments, thank you very much. It is why we do this! The project was a one shot deal of 75 pieces. I had always hoped to do another bridge; shorter double track plate riveted through truss. Regrettably I no longer think such a project would draw the necessary support and the builder is now out of business. The S scale bridge was not built by Ajin nor is it the same one pictured in the December 82 Mainline Modeler. The S scale bridge is modeled on an actual prototype bridge still in use on the UP (nee MP) in Missouri. Well, at least it was still in use in 2000! The ties in the laser cut bridge deck kit fit the bridge with no cutting. If you wish to see photos of the bridge check out the link: http://www.riverraisinmodels.com/news.html Finally, if the bridge deck kit is no longer available from Bill Banta, that is a loss for S scale. I may have a few extra around if anyone wants to check in Pontiac (no guarantees). However it may be easier to influence Bill to re-run the kits than to find anyone to put up thousands (maybe 10's of thousands) of dollars on tooling for bridge deck flex track. Just my opinion... Jim K. River Raisin Models http://www.riverraisinmodels.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
