AndrewC Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Looking forward to seeing it upsized. Can I interest you in a 26" long, curved, 10" high, Micro Engineering trestle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 Looking forward to seeing it upsized. Can I interest you in a 26" long, curved, 10" high, Micro Engineering trestle? Andrew You really dont like that trestle do you!!! I bit high for the Florida Everglades me thinks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hmmm, maybe we can get it to sink into a swamp. With the more or less finalised redesign of Essex it no longer serves a purpose. I will likely scrap the bents and recover the decks for 4 or 5 smaller girder bridges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Once I have recovered the trackwork will be extended over the bridge. Now what type of bridge shall I put in the gap!! Ian I have just exactly the right thing for you - approx half way down this page and onwards http://teamtrack.soforums.com/t984-Reseau-modulaire.htm?start=180 post is by Chris in Strasbourg Unfortunately it is in French (and O gauge, - a cracking simple 3 x turnout layout, though!) and I can't get the translated version to post - use Google translate if you need to, but the pictures read internationally! I hope that one helps! Edited March 17, 2014 by shortliner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 interesting reading on that link , Jack. Ian , I was going to suggest a bascule type bridge - there is one in Tampa that is well photographed , and also one near Orlando (I think it's on the FEC) , there are several photos on railpictures.net of that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have just exactly the right thing for you - approx half way down this page and onwards http://teamtrack.soforums.com/t984-Reseau-modulaire.htm?start=180 post is by Chris in Strasbourg Unfortunately it is in French (and O gauge, - a cracking simple 3 x turnout layout, though!) and I can't get the translated version to post - use Google translate if you need to, but the pictures read internationally! I hope that one helps! Thanks for that link. Funnily enough I was contemplating such a thing after studying numerous Florida rail bridge photos. Its a superb model. Really like the way the rust has been done on it. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 interesting reading on that link , Jack. Ian , I was going to suggest a bascule type bridge - there is one in Tampa that is well photographed , and also one near Orlando (I think it's on the FEC) , there are several photos on railpictures.net of that one. They do like that style of bridge in Florida. Here is a link to one just outside Fort Myers (scroll down a bit on the page) although its a little too big for the creek that I need to span. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_Gulf_Railway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 There's a bit on building a small lift bridge in the current MR as well if you're interested? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 Martyn Thank for that. Another possible bridge fro me to think about in The Rake tonight!! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 B*gger, wish you'd said earlier. Could have met up après work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 B*gger, wish you'd said earlier. Could have met up après work. Only just checked what they had on in the Rake yesterday, so here's hoping the Floris cactus is still on amongst other things! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 It should be. Was on this morning's opening list. As is the Brooklyn dry Irish Stout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Shhh.... don't tell every one as i want some left for us!! Hopefully it will aid my thinking when I get home as to what alterations I can do to Fort Myers Edited March 17, 2014 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted March 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) They do like that style of bridge in Florida. Here is a link to one just outside Fort Myers (scroll down a bit on the page) although its a little too big for the creek that I need to span. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole_Gulf_Railway A similar bridge exists in Beziers, France. It connects a factory on the south side of the Canal du Midi to the main line so quite small. I've never seen it used and it is usually kept in the raised position for boats to pass. But as recently as a year ago the rails connected to it looked quite shiny so I think it must be used occasionally. Edit to add: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/69735854 Edit: Edited March 17, 2014 by Joseph_Pestell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) They are called Bascule Bridges. Fairly common east of the Mississippi. There's a famous, rather large one over the Mystic River. Of course a very famous one for the English is Tower Bridge which is a double leaf bascule bridge. Best, Pete. Edit: Sorry just read Superned's post. Edited March 17, 2014 by trisonic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 They are called Bascule Bridges. Fairly common east of the Mississippi. There's a famous, rather large one over the Mystic River. Of course a very famous one for the English is Tower Bridge which is a double leaf bascule bridge. Best, Pete. Edit: Sorry just read Superned's post. Nope, can't quite see Tower Bridge from the Rake but have been drinking Brooklyn Dry Irish Stout! Still trying to get some inspiration but drinking Floris cactus keeps my mind wandering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Ian You really need to concentrate and keep focused,maybe if you moved away from the bar towards the window there might be a chance you would see Tower bridge ,then again it will be dark, you have a place at the bar,it's a no brainer to me Ray P.S if you don't get any inspiration,you could always try again tomorrow,this time get in earlier that extra one may just work!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Have you heard of Micro pubs? Well the Rake isn't far of those tiny pub sizes so sitting at the bar you are very much not far off the windows but being London there's always another building on the way. Any way it wouldn't have made much difference as I sat firmly drooling at those nice American and continental beers either side of some very nice ales on hand pump. Unfortunately I had to extract myself away to catch the train hone. All is not lost as I can try for more inspiration when I get off the train and walk home via Wetherspoons!!! Ian Edited March 17, 2014 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thats what i like to see,dedication to the cause,if in doubt try another beer somewhere else Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Especially as Wetherspoons are currently offering three beers from Sixpoint Brewing of NY in cans...and very nice they are too, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Especially as Wetherspoons are currently offering three beers from Sixpoint Brewing of NY in cans...and very nice they are too, Depending on where you are they are doing 2 for £5 on those, and Brewdog or Goose Island, or Brooklyn. If you've got a friendly barman you can even get them to take away. ask me how I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 18, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Not tried canned American craft beer as never been fond of beer out of cans but will give these a try at some point.Well, after a few beers last night I didn't get any further with the track plan... Just fell asleep!!!However I am considering widening the juice plant and leaving it attached to the rest of the layout. The downside is that it won't make the layout look much different to how it used to look.Couple of photos taken this morning one clearly showing the new framework against thy e original. Another shot shows the scenic side. The resin water will be removed before pouring new resin in to the extended waterway. Edited March 27, 2014 by roundhouse 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 You need to squeeze in a Summit kits Taco Bell outlet somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 18, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2014 Glad you reminded me as I have one thats been sitting around for many years! Now to find a slot to put it.without it looking out of place. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ian, there are 2 versions of that kit. The older one is more Mexican looking and should fit with Ft Myers quite well. I've got one still sitting 3/4 complete. One day....... BTW, you need to start on the canned beers. Some beauties there. Modus Hoperandi from Ska and their chocolate mint stout for starters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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