Building a Model Railroad Bridge into an Existing Scene
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How to build a model railroad bridge into an existing landscape
To help you figure out the best course of action for creating space for an eye-popping model railroad bridge into a layout you’ve already constructed, Doug walks you through his expert step-by-step bridge-building process. He talks about his favorite method for cutting away the currently standing track supports to make room for a model railroad bridge, and shows you how to create a support skeleton for the bridge using profile board and screen wire.
Once you’ve determined that you want to add a model railroad bridge to your landscape, the next step in the process is cutting away track to make way for the bridge’s span. Doug demonstrates the best technique for doing so using his saber saw, then shows you how the finished product should look after you’ve laid down the base for your new model railroad bridge. You’ll see that while it’s made from random parts, Doug’s scratch-built model railroad bridge appears brand new as if he picked it up the hobby shop.
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