LMSmike Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Can anyone advise on typical dimensions for a viaduct or tell me where I can find such information? I don't want to go counting bricks or stones if I can avoid it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted November 26, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2009 We've just measured Balcombe viaduct on the London-Brighton line. They come out at..Thickness of pier along longitudinal line of viaduct 2m (about 26mm in 4mm scale) ..Width of pier 10m (132mm)...Distance between piers 9m (118mm). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted November 26, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2009 We've just measured Balcombe viaduct on the London-Brighton line. They come out at..Thickness of pier along longitudinal line of viaduct 2m (about 26mm in 4mm scale) ..Width of pier 10m (132mm)...Distance between piers 9m (118mm). T he above measurements are almost exactly the same as our viaduct below. This may give you an idea of the look and proportions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted November 26, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2009 Can anyone advise on typical dimensions for a viaduct Hi, Here's something to get you started. From P. R. Wickham, "A Book of Model Railways", (1949): regards, Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSmike Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks to all who replied so fast. I've got just what I need. Hope my model looks half as good as the one here. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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