Large Scale Central

How to do handrails?

Modeling
#1

I’ve got my Big Hauler into B6 up and running, with an aristo slopeback tender adding power pickup. Got lights wired, added a cab light and a firebox light just 'cause i like 'em. Used the backhead from an Annie, added a various bits.

So I want to do the handrails, and the thing is how to attach them? I have plenty if wire for rails, but the attachment is tough

This model is in 1/29, or pretty close

The Annie attachment posts are too big.

I was thinking about maybe going to get some fishing hooks, and cutting off the hook and using the eyelet. Then soldering the rail to the eyelet.

Anyone have any tips?

#2

Ozark Miniatures and Trackside Details offer several styles of handrail posts.
For the handmade kind, small cotter pins can work too.

-Brian

#3

I use these brass eye pins from MicroMark…they’re a lot easier to work with than fish hooks.

(http://www.micromark.com/prodimgs/60405.jpg)

You can get 144 for $4.80.

#4

David teased me for using brand new fish hooks, not old wormy ones :smiley:

#5

Great ideas! Thank you