Aluminum bridges for Large scale trains and O gauge at about $30. per foot!. Shipping included! Average build time is 2 weekdays per bridge. I enjoy solving problems for newbies and workaholics with low cost solutions to their outdoor train layouts that last a lifetime. One of those solutions, and the most popular, are the aluminum bridges that I have designed and built. Our bridges are hand built of rolled tubular .030 gauge light weight aluminum stock. The cleats are .020 gauge aluminum sheet, each hand drilled and bolted with zinc plated steel nuts and bolts. The average weight of a span bridge is a little over one pound per foot. I want to help you and get as many people interested in G-scale/1gauge trains as I possibly can.
Shipping and insurance is FREE in the continental USA. International buyers only pay 50% of the actual shipping cost. I do this because I want you to have one or more of my bridges. I have designed these bridges to be cam and camera friendly.
Low on money? I completely understand. I also trade bridges for G-scale or One gauge, be it engines, rolling stock, track, scenery and so on. I am NOT a collector, nor will I ever be. I just thoroughly enjoy G scale trains and building my bridges. Item trade values can be seen at the bottom of the "Bridges" page.
There are many points to consider before deciding on the bridge that will grace your layout for years to come. I'd like to cover some basics that are often overlooked.
LENGTH: When determining the length of a bridge consider the abutments as part of the overall length of the bridge. For example, if you're crossing a 3 foot span then you need a maximum length four foot bridge.
WIDTH: Most train bridges are narrow so by default my bridges have seven inches INSIDE WIDTH. Things to consider before accepting the default; Are there lanterns or extensions protruding from my rolling stock? Will I run a double track line in the future? It's best to double check your engines and rolling stock for these answers for a MINIMUM width.
HEIGHT: Inside height or CLEARANCE is very often mistaken. This happens because a railroader will consult their Diesels and not their STEAMERS or forget about their Crane cars or Double Containers. By default, I try to make the inside clearance an average of 8.5 inches.
FUNDAMENTALS:
Bridgeman
G-Scale Solutions
Lightweight and durable, these aluminum bridges are sure to grace your layout for years to come. They come constructed of rolled tubular aluminum stock with .025 gauge aluminum cleats on both inner and outer stanchions. Every beam and cleat is drilled, nut and bolted for added security and strength with zinc plated steel 6-32 thread nuts and bolts. The track runners on the decks, where applicable, are aluminum welded to the deck beams to minimize flex and track interference.
When shipped, your bridge will be separated into four major sections for quick and easy assembly which takes about 15 minutes on average with an 8mm nut driver and a Philips head screwdriver.
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50% off Int'l. Shipping
February Special - Send in our old full size G Scale Diesel Engine and get $125.00 off the price of your bridge *
February Special - Your old G Scale USA Trains or Aristocraft Diesel Engine is worth $125.00 toward your bridge *
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Full size refers to ..
GP
SD
FA
FB
PA
PB
Alco
RS3
and similar models. Running or not, but must be complete. Buyer pays shipping.
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No cash value.
Offer only valid on orders of $100.00 or more.
or
FREE 3 foot bridge valued at $30. per foot
Cretain restrictions apply. *
