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Bridges get an upgrade with Garden Metal Models bridge ties

Track and Trestles
#1
I'm at our place in Colorado and I'm working on getting the outdoor layout back operating after the winter shutdown. 
 
Today was bridge installation day. 
 
This year the twin 6 foot bridges have been upgraded with Garden Metal Models bridge ties.  What an improvement in looks these ties add.  Due to side to side clearances I wasn't able to use the railings as is.  But that's OK since I have to make a "wooden" railing (using plastic) instead of the metal to match my D&RGW prototype.
 
I use code 250 rail so I had to add a 1mm thick plastic riser underneath the rail to bring it up high enough to clear wheel flanges.  Otherwise the wheels would bounce on the tie plates.
 
Here are some photos of the bridges with the new ties:
 
 
 
 
 
For comparison, here is an older photo of the bridges with regular Llagas Creek ties.  Not bad, but not as nice looking as the new bridge ties:
 
#2

Looks good, Matt

#3

Like it… Nice work.

#4

Installed some more bridge ties on the layout today. This small section doesn’t have any catwalks.

(http://i.imgur.com/Ewm4ecn.jpg)

#5

…winking…

#6

Last of the bridge upgrades this summer…the mine dump track.

I really like the way the new bridge ties look.

(http://i.imgur.com/CqJRIIk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GWKRYoz.jpg)

Here’s what it used to look like:

(http://i.imgur.com/twNbtxf.jpg)

#7

Is there somewhere to buy these ties? I see a report that Bridgemasters bought up stock. They don’t show any on their site?

#8

Joe Paonessa said:

Is there somewhere to buy these ties? I see a report that Bridgemasters bought up stock. They don’t show any on their site?

Mine were all obtained second hand.

#9

looks good Matt.