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Vertical bents
A - B - C - D - E
Short or Long / bridge.
Any arrangement you desire.
To create your own
Design Code.
A / B / C / D / sb / D / C / B / A
this design code would make
the trestle pictured bellow.
A - B - C - D - E
Short or Long / bridge.
Any arrangement you desire.
To create your own
Design Code.
A / B / C / D / sb / D / C / B / A
this design code would make
the trestle pictured bellow.
Total Height
is a combination of track deck and the
selected vertical bent length
A = 3" B = 5" C = 7" D = 9" E = 11"
2" longer legs can be added to any vertical
bent for a custom fit to uneven terrain. Use
the letter "L"in the design code
AL / BL / CL / ect
is a combination of track deck and the
selected vertical bent length
A = 3" B = 5" C = 7" D = 9" E = 11"
2" longer legs can be added to any vertical
bent for a custom fit to uneven terrain. Use
the letter "L"in the design code
AL / BL / CL / ect
Design Code
A / B /C / D / D / D / C / B / A
Will Make This Trestle.
A / B /C / D / D / D / C / B / A
Will Make This Trestle.
A B C D D D C B A
Start by selecting your components.
Total Length of your trestle can be estimated by counting the number of
spaces ( / ) in the design code. Multiply that number by 2.5" then add 2" + 2"
for the ends. Length is only limited by shipping requirements.
spaces ( / ) in the design code. Multiply that number by 2.5" then add 2" + 2"
for the ends. Length is only limited by shipping requirements.
Example
A / B / C / D / D / D / C / B / A
/ / / / / / / / = 8 spaces
8 X 2.5" + 2" + 2" = 24 inches long
The ends can be trimmed up to 1 1/4"
for an exact fit to existing opening.
A / B / C / D / D / D / C / B / A
/ / / / / / / / = 8 spaces
8 X 2.5" + 2" + 2" = 24 inches long
The ends can be trimmed up to 1 1/4"
for an exact fit to existing opening.
Note: A long bridge adds one space ( / ) to the space count.
A / B / C / D / short bridge / D / C / B / A
A / B / C / D / long / bridge / D / C / B / A
A / B / C / D / short bridge / D / C / B / A
A / B / C / D / long / bridge / D / C / B / A
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Get the perfect trestle for your layout
Including "Custom Curved Trestles".
My trestles are based on a modular design which gives
you the ability to mix and match components creating a
trestle exactly right for your requirements.
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Including "Custom Curved Trestles".
My trestles are based on a modular design which gives
you the ability to mix and match components creating a
trestle exactly right for your requirements.
Let Me Build Your Ultimate Trestle
Design tip
Use a long flat stick and cardboard cutouts of the different length bents.
Attached the bents with tape at 2 1/2 inch spacing along the stick to help visualize
how your finished trestle will look and fit.
Use a long flat stick and cardboard cutouts of the different length bents.
Attached the bents with tape at 2 1/2 inch spacing along the stick to help visualize
how your finished trestle will look and fit.
Construction Time
Varies with size and complexity. Expect one to two weeks to complete.
Varies with size and complexity. Expect one to two weeks to complete.
Track Deck Standard straight track deck is 2 5/8" wide.
Our New 3 1/8" wide straight "custom" track deck made to fit
Gargraves Trestle Track & 5 rail multi-gauge track
NOTE: Our 3 1/8” track deck adds 5/16” to bent height.
For information on custom curved trestles send email to
Questions@OnTrackTrestle.com
Our New 3 1/8" wide straight "custom" track deck made to fit
Gargraves Trestle Track & 5 rail multi-gauge track
NOTE: Our 3 1/8” track deck adds 5/16” to bent height.
For information on custom curved trestles send email to
Questions@OnTrackTrestle.com
Please Note: All dimensions are nominal -
This massive custom O-80" Curved Trestle measures 48" Long & 15" High Imagine how this magnificent trestle would look on your layout !!! |