Butch; Even though I'm giving my coversion a shot, it is a trial project. And I
do agree with Bill on his comments since he does indeed have some valid points.
And as I did also mentioned, using CV parts are something to look into also. I
have stockpiled some of those components for the idea of using them; to maybe
integrate the parts into, or construct a bridge. With the O scale bridges, the
trade-off is the oversize of the main structural menbers more than anything.
Bill, you're right when it comes to the point that," it's easier to narrow than
widen"! I've never attempted to work with the O scale bridge stuff. Guess it
would be something to look into more than I have. Mike B.To:
[email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:37:07 -0700
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Plastruct Pratt Truss Bridge Kit
Hi Butch,
The CV HO bridge is tight, even for large HO steamers the one on Jack
Parkers layout (owner of Central Valley) would not pass an HO ATSF 4-8-4. It
is also a bear to build as a friend of mine said,Great kit. I will never
build another. If you plan to use it with Sn3,, then it is OK, but it will
no way handle standard gauge. It is also fairly short, relatively. I would
take a look at (and for) some of the bridges done by Atlas, K-Line and Lionel
for O. Its easier to narrow than to widen... Span also makes a difference
as to the most appropriate choice to modify. The CV parts are available as
separate items if you want to scratch a bridge up from parts...
Good luck!
Bill Winans
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Thanks Mike! I hadn't thought about the Central Valley bridge kit. It's sure to
be better detailed
Butch
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