DJM Dave Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi everyone, Ive been thinking that i would love to have a bridge (for staff) to span my layout (front to back) so about 2'6" long. (BR(W) transition layout) Ideally it would be etched brass, with access stairs so that staff could come down into the yard and depot area. I'm thinking along the lines of the bridge that stretches across litchurch lane depot throat in Derby or indeed like Maurice @ Osbourne model's hand built one on his Kingswear layout. I dont care if its modular as thats fine by me. Anyone on here steer me i the right direction for a kit please? cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas G Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Dave, N Brass do an etched footbridge - no photos on website unfortunately: http://www.nbrasslocos.co.uk/nline2.html#fot There is also the Scalelink GWR footbridge with roof, available from County Rolling Stock, which looks quite hard to build: http://www.ntasticshop.co.uk/GWR-Footbridge-Kit-With-Columns/dp/B008GGBA2C Douglas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomJ Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Can't you just pop into the office one evening to knock one up?? Might even be able to sell us a few.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 lol, i dont have the time, although its not a bad idea. This link http://www.gwr.org.uk/layoutskingswear1.html about half way down in the left column of pictures should show what i mean. That would be perfect for me but i dont think Maurice would appreciate me pinching it off his layout. lol cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2013 I know its continental but it might be possible to use this as a basis. http://www.eurorailhobbies.com/erh_detail.asp?mn=6&ca=17&sc=N&stock=K37810 Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hello Dave. Maurices stuff is a work of art, I remember him building that bridge. The only suggestion I can really offer is the ratio GWR footbridge, you could easily modify those kits to span your 2ft, you dont have to use the roof sections but just the base and sides. This is of course not etched but the mouldings do look good quite well detailed. Of course another solution is to get something 'custom' etched to suit maybe? Missy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Dave I could do a custom etch kit for you, if I could make a commercial kit out of it. It would depend on your time span and finding details like pics and drawings. I have some drawings I'll have a look PM if your interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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