Tinplate Tom posted:Two thoughts on your overhead system
1: use silver solder as it has higher strength. Downside is you need fire bricks and 1200 degrees to melt it.
2: Sommerfeldt of Germany now makes O scale catenary systems
Well, I'll keep the first point in mind if I ever get that kiln built next to my son's room.
I have seen the Sommerfeldt system, and its an excellent representation. I think I'd go a little batty trying to make it work with my trains.