I had some good news this morning from a V&T historian who specializes in their structures. I’d asked him whether the bridge ties were painted the same barn red as well (vs. black creosoted or something else), he said yep, all painted the same red. I’m relieved! Just need to stain / weather them.
Nope…quit screwing around and put them outside so you can enjoy it! Then ALLOW mother nature do the work from there!
Well… there’s all those little steps I mentioned that happen before then, and two weeks in Nevada coming up, but you bet, that’s the idea.
I just received some good news from Joane Tillman (TrainLi) who just called. She has a few lengths of the rail I need, and will sell me those instead of the whole box of 60’ of track ($800 now!). This is the nickle-plated brass that I’ve used so far, and am a big fan of. Big relief!
So, spiking and final assembly will happen after my Nevada trip. But I’ll try to weather and detail the trestles before then.
Cheers,
Cliff
Trestle work had to take a back seat this weekend, because we’re moving ahead with a final clearing project for our front yard. This is the last in a series of clearing activities around the home, ever since we built the house some 25 years ago, but couldn’t afford to clear the jungle properly at the time.
Here’s where things were Friday morning…
And here’s things now.
Long ways to go. Not RR-related, but a big relief to have this corner finally being dealt with. There have been vines up to 4" diameter growing in Little Mirkwood!
Cheers,
Cliff
Sounds like I need to run some Brandywine & Gondor RR stock there! 
Best, David Meashey
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Cliff;
Yikes! Looks like a dragon formed from plant material.
Best, David Meashey
P.S. Could probably be placed in the hatchling dragon transport.
Good idea, but I think you’ll need the Balrog, haha!