From Junkbox to Second Life

Yes, making new uses out of older "used" trains and parts/accessories can produce

great items, and unique to your railroad.  I have taken Marx and Lionel trestle pieces

purchased ay a local OKC shop, in a "junk" box for 50 cents each.  Now I get more with each visit.  I use two trestles of same size/height and combined them to make one "box" type trestle.  They are more stable and look very nice... something different.  I

have seen the same on rail lines all over the country, usually prior to entering a bridge

or sometimes adjacent to girder bridges over roadways.  Easy to make, and when painted flat black, good to put to use.

Looks nice. I recognize the two trestle parts. What are you using for the cross members joining them together and what type of glue?

Tom

Tom,

  I did a couple using pcs. styrene, but have done better, and cheaper, with craft sticks from hobby shop, Hobby Lobby.  They are affixed with super glue and then sprayed flat black.  Yes, I prefer this style look compared to individual uprights.  And, much more supporting and make for a smooth gradient.