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Model Railroader’s Guide to Bridges Trestles & Tunnels Jeff Wilson Soft Cover
Model Railroaders Guide to Bridges Trestles & Tunnels by Jeff Wilson
Model Railroader Books
By Jeff Wilson
Copyright 2005
Soft Cover
88 Pages
If you're a modeler interested in adding realistic bridges and tunnel
portals to your layout, look no further! The Model Railroader's Guide to
Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels shares a wealth of information on these hard-
working structures. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of various
bridges and tunnel portals, from simple culverts and wood beam bridges
to majestic stone arches and shining expanses of steel. Learn how these
structures are built, why they're used, and how they've changed over the
years-and, best of all, how they can be incorporated into your layout.
Inside, you'll find:
Overviews of each structure's construction and purpose, from the early days of railroading to the present
Historic and contemporary prototype photos
Strategies for modeling, painting, and weathering scale replicas for your layout
Listings of bridge, trestle, and tunnel kits in HO, N, and O scale, along with plenty of ideas for modifying kits and scratchbuilding.
Bridges and tunnel portals often accompany dramatic, sweeping views. Let The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels be your guide to making these exciting structures work on your layout!
Introduction4
Chapter One: Bridge basics5
Chapter Two: Culverts and beam bridges9
Chapter Three: Trestles14
Chapter Four: Plate-girder bridges25
Chapter Five: Truss bridges38
Chapter Six: Stone and concrete bridges50
Chapter Seven: Movable bridges58
Chapter Eight: Highway bridges65
Chapter Nine: Abutments and piers72
Chapter Ten: Tunnel portals80
List of available models86
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