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Small correction:  pier and abutment were cut from MDF (old treadmill base),  not resin castings.  Very stable material.  Used table saw on slight angle to mill sides (use EXREME caution when doing this kind of stunt).  Painted an off white color,  applied light wash of acrylic paint to get reddish hue then used India ink/alcohol mixture for rust streaks.  Found most of the color in concrete is the sand as the cement flakes away over time,  thus the reddish hue (it is Colorado!).  Erik has already ballasted the track and started ground textures.  I just dropped the modules off at his place YESTERDAY! 

The bridge is removable for transport.  Installed wipers on the top of the pier/abutment and contacts on the bottom of bridge.  Worked perfectly on first try.  Bridge literally drops in place with no plugs or joiners to mess with.  Takes longer to get it out of the box!

Next project:  10' of modules to balance bridge.   Think Gramps refinery!

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800-980-OGRR (6477)
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