The current Gazette has a review of a kit by Micro-Mark that modifies the Plasticville bridge for On30 or S scale. I had a Plasticville bridge fifty years ago and it is very comforting to see that they still are available.
This kit will make a decent looking bridge available for a reasonable price. I bet we'll see a lot of bridge kitbashing thanks to this kit.
I have two of these intended for On30 use, so I will try and see if I can get a copy of the article.
http://www.micromark.com/On30-and-On3-and-S-GAUGE-DECK-KIT-FOR-PLASTICVILLE-TRUSS-TRESTLE-BRIDGE,9376.html (http://www.micromark.com/On30-and-On3-and-S-GAUGE-DECK-KIT-FOR-PLASTICVILLE-TRUSS-TRESTLE-BRIDGE,9376.html)
Dear All,
As it happens, I built one yesterday. It took about an hour, and it really looks nice.
Try one!
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Quote from: max (uk) on September 23, 2009, 03:56:10 PM
I have two of these intended for On30 use, so I will try and see if I can get a copy of the article.
Max - there is not much to the article; it is a review. Basically MicroMark has produced a laser cut plywood assembly which becomes the floor of the bridge.
Maybe the Bach-man would be nice enough to post a picture of the bridge he assembled.
Oh right, I thought it was going to be something like changing the size of it. As its just a deck kit I would rather make my own.
I have been in contact with the manufacturer (not Micro Mark) regarding doing a similar kit for the Lionel #12772 truss bridge--the Lionmel bridge is a full 2 feet long and a bit heavier--I was going to scratch build such a frame for the Lionel bridge but hope we can get this mfr to do it.
I have bought three of the MM/Plasticville bridges. gj