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Can anyone confirm how high the track needs to be elevated on these 30" bridges, i.e., the track sits directly on the plastic bridge floor. I recall that these bridges were made for Realtrax with has its roadbed built in and therefore elevates the rails high enough. Without a minimum elevation, track without a roadbed will cause some steamers' siderods to hit the walkways. I don't have all the components to figure this, so I am hoping someone who has used these bridges with Gargraves or Ross track and knows how high the track needs to be elevated. Cork roadbed for example is only 3/16" thick, and may not be enough. Thanks.

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Hi Paul I might be able to help, I have two of theses 30 inch bridges and I'm using Real Trax. The RealTrax height to the top of the rail is 11/16, I also have a section of Atlas track laying around, and the height of that is 1/2 inch. What I can tell you is with the Real Trax installed on these bridges, the side rods and front pilot wheels are very close too the walkway on the bridge. I hope this helps, if you need more info just let me know.

 

Alex

Thanks Alex and Don.

 

Don, I was thinking of using some scrap mill work and gluing it to the bed, but using old ties which are already stained is a good idea. I guesstimate ties are about 5/16" high, so I suppose that's enough.

 

BTW: did you make those bridge tracks in the picture - with the extra rails? That's a neat look.

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