paul 2 posted:Started off looking at the new Lionel catalog and jotting down what I am going to order. Now I have to spend some time in the attic getting out stuff I don't want and get it ready to take to the TCA train show in Parma on Saturday. I get that out of the way and I can get back to finishing taking out the wall. Did place an order for another Menards double track bridge. I was on the Scenic Express site looking for bridge abutments to go with the bridges. Here is where I'll toss out a question to you guys................Are bridge abutments suppose to be as wide as the bridge is or can the abutment be wider. The Menards bridge is 8 7/8" wide and the double track abutment from Scenic Express is 10 1/2" wide. Any help appreciated. Now to the attic...........Paul
Bridge abutments depend on numerous engineering studies regarding what's it bridging, what's its designated load, etc. Get out of your train room and drive around looking at some bridges. Or at least, use Google Images to look at a few dozen bridge abutments.
