Bridges

NEW!

c Black Bear Construction Co., Inc. 1993-2008

Catalog No. 8.0February 2008

$3.50

Six Leg Trestle Kits - 5.Round or square legs. Open or ballasted deck.

Black Bear Construction Co.PO Box 26911

Austin, Texas 78755-0911Phone: (512) 467-8400

FAX:(512) 985-5110www.blackbearcc.com

Dear Model Railroader,

Thank you for considering the purchase of our assembly jigs and kits. For 15 years we have provided modelers at alllevels with durable, precision tools that allow the trouble-free construction of timber bridges and trestles. Black Bearconstruction jigs allow the beginner to build that first timber trestle; and, they allow the master builder to concentrateon details and finishing rather than building jigs.

All our kits have two major components: a Jig and a Materials Pack. All the drawings and instructions are includedwith the Jig.

Some materials and tools are hard to find. Therefore, we have included a selection of items we think are of particularinterest to the model trestle and bridge builder. Please use the order form, an e-mail, or a letter to let us know whatyou think of our selection.

I also want to invite you to visit our website at www.blackbearcc.com . There is a lot of documentation, photos,and information available there.

Thanks again for your business. We hope to hear from you.

Very truly yours,

Michael C. BarrettPresident

Member:National Model Railroaders AssociationHobby Manufacturers Association

TABLE of CONTENTS

Item or Topic PageWhy Use Jigs? 2Planning Your Layout 3About Iron Rods 5About Nbw’s 6Technical Support 7Choosing a Timber Bridge 9Stringer Stock 10Abutments 10Trestle Kit Selection Guide 11Standard Five Leg Trestle Kit 13Six Leg (AT&SF) Trestle Kits 15RGS Trestle Kit 17D&RGW Trestle Kit 19

A&SM Trestle Kit 21On30 Trestle Kit - D&RGW and RGS 23Arch Bridge Kits 27Truss Bridge Kits 29Deck Bridge Kits 31Midwest Products Bridge Kits 33Books 36Tools 39Wood and Materials 41NBW’s 44Paint and Stain 45What’s at www.blackbearcc.com 46How to Order Back

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Flexible ... Bridges can be any length, ...

Or put together in any sequence.

Consistent results ... Every piece is the same.

TRESTLES CAN BE ANY HEIGHT OR LENGTH

BLACK BEAR JIGS ARE MADE TO LAST * Laser cut acrylic

* Easily cleaned with soap and water * White glue will not stick to the jig * Clearance holes keep glue away from the jig and let you clean the glue joints front and back * Can be used with fractional inch or scale wood

Made stronger by using a common chord, . . .

To get the most out of your Bridge Jigs , plan on building several bridges.You can string them together end-to-end to create a Bridge Series .Or, you can put them together in a Curved Section of track.Or, you can put three side plates together to form a Side-by-Side Double Bridge .Regardless, you will need to consider how the bridge terminates at the Track Approach .For more ideas and details, refer to Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles , Kalmbach Publishing,1991;

Bridge and Trestle Handbook , Carstens Publications, 1992 or 2000, or The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles, & Tunnels , Kalmbach, 2005.

PLANNING YOUR BRIDGE LAYOUT

BRIDGE SERIES The easiest way to create a series of bridges is to assemble each bridge section on the same piece of bottom chord. This may result in a compromise on the bridge width because they are not all the same width. Be sure and maintain a minimum of 14 scale feet inside clearance in standard gauge. At Step 1 of the Assembly Instructions, leave the bottom chord sticking out of the ends of the jig. When one section of bridge is completed, move the bottom chord down and build the next section. Cut the shoes long enough to cover the span between the bridges. Other types of bridges, or a section of trestle, can be inserted between the bridges to create a really interesting effect.

DOUBLE BRIDGE

BRIDGES ON A CURVE

Three side plates can be combined to build a side-by-side double bridge. The pier jigs are made to allow an extra long pier plate to be used. Assemble one set of piers on one end of the pier plate. Then flip it around and glue the piers to the other end of the pier plate. You will need to cut longer floor beams to build the double bridge.

The short bridges can be used in a fairly small radius turn. The drawing shows a 130 scale foot radius turn in standard gauge. The bridge must be widened to allow for the additional inside clearance. Remember, you must cut longer floor beams to build the wider bridge.

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Approx. 23°

130 Foot Radius(18" in HO scale)

44' Truss Bridge 5 Feet inner clearance

Approx. 12" moreclearance

5 Feet outer clearanceAdditional piers needed

TrackTies

TiesTrack

Floor Beams

Stringer

Embankment orretaining wall

THE TRACK APPROACH

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If the bridge is approached by a trestle or set of piers, the pier or trestle under the shoe on the bridge will need to be shorter than the ones in the approach. Continue the bridge stringer on over the piers or trestles. Rest ties on the stringers. Brace the piers together.

If the bridge is to rest on an embankment, no pier or trestle is required. Rest the shoe on the top of the embankment or retaining wall. For simplicity, you can lay the track directly on the floor beams of the bridge.

When inserting a bridge in a trestle, use a double trestle bent at the ends of the bridge. The bents may need to be different heights to accommodate the bridge support.

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The availability of iron and steel was critical to the development of truss-type bridges in the late 1800's. Prototypical Black Bear Truss and Deck Bridges use threaded, 2" diameter iron rods. These are modeled with scale music wire and plastic Nut-Bolt-Washer (NBW) moldings.

Music wire is strong and stays straight; however, it is hard to cut. Most wire cutters are easily damaged by music wire. The Xuron 2193 Hard Wire and Cable cutters will cut up to .040" diameter music wire. A grinder, cut-off wheel, or chain cutters also work.

Most of the following tips on modeling iron rods effectively have been taken from the Black Bear bridge assembly instructions.

DRILL

Build a simple jig to help you drill holes for the rods in repeatable locations.

DRILL 1

Start hole from one side of wood. Turn wood over and start from the other side. The two holes meet in the middle.

DRILL 2

ROD APPEARS STRAIGHT

Initially cut your rods long. Use them to help you get all the bridge elements square and parallel.

ROD

NBW

Stem of NBW and rod meet inside the hole.

It turns out looking great and it isn't that hard.

Dremel cut-off wheel. Ideal for cutting music wire.

ABOUT IRON RODS

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Each railroad line has its own set of specifications for attaching the elements of the trestle. The two basic techniques are bolts and boat spikes.

The bolts are typically 1/2" to 3/4" diameter with a 3" to 4" diameter cast iron washer under the head and nut.

The boat spikes are from 5/16" to 1/2" (3/8" is most typical) diameter.

FULL SIZE HO TRESTLE BENT4X DETAILS

A cost effective way to show the spike or bolt heads is to use a small spot of black, or dark red (rust colored) acrylic paint. Use high viscosity tube paints that are pasty in texture. Use the flattened end of a toothpick to imprint the "NBW's" shown below.

The Grandt Line NBW's shown in this catalog are intended to represent the nuts and washers used with 2" threaded rods.

Some modelers may wish to install NBW's on the trestles. We recommend the following sizes:

In N Scale, use P/N GL-5066 (2" threaded rod in N) to create a 6" diameter washer.In HO Scale, use P/N GL-5066 (2" threaded rod in N) to create a 3-1/4" diameter washer.In S Scale, use P/N GL-5093 (2" threaded rod in HO) to create a 4" diameter washer.In O Scale, use P/N GL-5093 (2" threaded rod in HO) to create a 3" diameter washer.

Full size 1-1/8"square spike head:

NHOSO

Full size 3.5"round washer:

OS

HON

BOLT AND WASHER

BOAT SPIKE

See page 45 for more dimensional information about NBW's.

ABOUT NBW'S

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRESTLE JIG

How to cut the angles

5° Inside Leg

10° Outside Leg

TJ-5LxTrestle Jig Chopper Template

10° Outside Leg

5° Inside Leg

(Shown here 40% of full size.)

Use the jig as a fixture.

For a shorter top cap, use spacers in the slot.

Or, use the handy chopper template that comes with the jig.

Flip and rotate the legs to glue them to the top cap.

* Durable, laser cut acrylic * Easily cleaned with soap and water* White glue does not stick to the jig* Clearance hole keeps glue away from the jig and lets you clean the glue joints front and back* For taller trestles, extend the legs out the end of the jig

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

* Wood sizes close to those specified in the instructions may be used. Bias smaller wood to one side of the slot to maintain alignment. * Pre-stain all wood. Minwax or Black Bear Water Based stain works well. * Use white glue, carpenter's glue, or similar wood glue. Solvent based glues may damage the jig.

If you have a unique situation that the catalog, web site, materials, tools, jigs, or instructions don't seem to address, FAX or call our office anytime for assistance. If we aren't there, please leave a phone number and time where you can be reached and we will call you back.

USING THE LEG CUTTING GUIDEMany Black Bear trestle jigs come with a Leg Cutting Guide . This device is attached to the top of the jig. It can be adjusted up and down by sliding it on the top of the jig. You adjust it to an appropriate location and use it as a guide to cut the legs to a common length. This is very important when building a frame trestle bent.

This transparent acrylic plate attaches

to the top of the jig.

The plate aligns the trestle legs

for cutting.

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P/N

TAP-832

DR-29

Factory upgrades are also available. Ship us your jig and we will charge you the price of the upgrade kit plus the actual return shipping charges.

You can also get tools for drilling and tapping the holes in the jig.

#29 Drill Bit

8-32 Tap

TJ-4RHO, TJ-4AHO

HO SCALE

TJ-4RHOA, TJ-4DxHO, TJ-5LHOx

TJ4-DxN, TJ4-RN, TJ-5LNx

Jig

TJ4-AN

Jig

N SCALE

TG-ARbHO

Upgrade KitTrestle Guide

TG-DRaHO

TG-DRN

TG-AN

Trestle GuideUpgrade Kit

Trestle GuideUpgrade Kit

Upgrade KitTrestle Guide

TG-On30S

TG-DOn30T

TG-AOTJ-4AO

TJ-4RO

S SCALE

TJ-4AS, TJ-4RS

TJ-4DxS, TJ-5LS

O SCALE

TJ-xOn30S

TJ-4DxO, TJ-xOn30T, TJ-5LO

Jig

Jig

TG-RO

TG-DS

TG-ARS

Upgrade kits are available for jigs sold before the Cutting Guide was available.

Did you ever wonder why a particular bridge was used in a particular situation? This is a discussion of some of the design process behind railroad bridge design.

The first option is no bridge . Use cuts and fills to remove the high spots and fill in the low spots. Follow the terrain. Flowing water has already found the best path through the mountains. Follow the river as it meanders down the valley. That is why it is common to see a railroad track crisscross a creek (or creek bed) as the most favorable roadbed conditions switch back and forth across the creek

When you are restricted to a 3 % grade, it takes a lot of track to go up or down 100 feet in elevation. Once the cost of building track around a valley exceeds the cost of building a bridge across the valley,it is time to consider a bridge.

Choosing a Timber Bridge

The trestle bridge was always the preferred bridge because it is the cheapest and easiest to build. Trestles are often built from the materials at hand. They can be used just about anywhere. Flowing water, either continuous or intermittent, can be a problem because debris can get caught on the trestle, dam up the flowing water, and eventually lead to the destruction of the trestle.

The Howe Truss Bridge revolutionized timber bridge construction. It's structural integrity makes efficient use of wood's ability to withstand compressive stress. It is characterized by heavy members that lean inward. These inward leaning members and top chord carry compression. The vertical members (typically iron rods) and bottom chord carry tension. The outward leaning members aren't actually needed in static situations. However, the dynamic loading applied by a moving train makes them necessary. Just about every timber bridge built after the Civil War is a Howe Truss Bridge.

The deck bridge is the best choice if flooding or height makes a trestle impractical. A deck bridge puts all the structure under the rails where it won't get hit by a train.

If the clearance is insufficient (flowing water or track crossing underneath) a truss bridge is required. A pony truss has short side panels and can span up to 80 feet. A through-truss bridge (like Midwest Products' Fox River Bridge) has tall side panels and can span up to 150 feet.

The Black Bear Arch Bridge is a "back woods" design that might have been common in the 1800's.

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IN COMPRESSION

IN TENSION "REVERSE LOADING"

THE HOWE TRUSS BRIDGE

DECK BRIDGE

PONY TRUSS BRIDGE

ARCH BRIDGE

TRESTLE BRIDGE

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HO SCALE PRE-CUT STRINGER STOCKThis pre-cut stringer stock is made to look like three 8" x 18" timbers spaced 2" apart.

HO SCALE TRESTLE AND BRIDGE ABUTMENTSThis laser cut part makes it easy to put the finishing touches on a bridge or trestle. You can also use just a few pieces of scrap wood for the bent.

Material is supplied in unfinished , 24" pieces that you can detail as you wish.

Drawing is about 5 times size.

Just stain, detail, trim to fit, and install. It's ready for service.

P/N

One Pair, 24" pieces

Single 24" piece ST-0102

ST-0302

Bulk, (specify qty.) 24" pieces ST-0402

Glue the abutment to the top cap and legs held in the trestle jig.

Package of Six Abutments ST-0202

P/N

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BLACK BEAR TRESTLE KITSAll Black Bear Construction Co. kits have two components that can be purchased together (as a kit) or separately: * Construction Jig , including all the instructions and drawings you need * Materials Pack , which includes all the wood you need to build seven trestle bents that span up to 120 feet. The bent heights are different for each kit, varying between 40 and 50 feet.

Construction Jig and InstructionsThis is a laser cut acrylic construction jig. It comes with all the instructions, drawings, and documentation. Step-by-step instructions show how to build the bents and install the trestle on your layout. A full size drawing shows complete details of the individual bents and the completed trestle. All jigs come with a Chopper Template to help you cut the angles.

Materials PackWood is supplied in bulk - 24" long pieces. That makes it easier to build long and tall trestles. If you want to build a trestle twice as tall , buy two materials packs. If you want to build a trestle twice as tall and twice as long buy four materials packs. You can buy as many materials packs as you need without having to buy another jig.

NBW PackNBW's are not included with the kit. NBW Packs are available: TJN-N (525 GL-5066 NBW's - 15 Sprues) for N and HO scale trestlesTJN-S (500 GL-5093 NBW's - 25 Sprues) for S and O scale trestles.

BLACK BEAR TRESTLE KITS - A Selection GuideIt is hard to believe how many different ways there are to build a trestle bent. We have selected a variety of designs to meet your needs. All of these jigs can be modified for round legs: just glue some styrene shim in the sides of the slots. You can make them as tall as you like by extending the legs out the bottom of the jig.

5-LEG, "PILE" DESIGN

This is the classic five-leg trestle design. It has been in use from the late 1800's to the present. Steam or diesel locomotives go great with this timeless design. This bent is characterized by legs that extend all the way from the ground up to the top cap. They often rest on sills at the base.

N, HO, S, and O kits are available in a Dual Gauge design that lets you build both Standard Gauge and Narrow Gauge bents. Z, N, and HO kits are also available in a Standard Gauge Only design.

Standard or Narrow Gauge, TJK-5Lx

NOTE: Kits do not come with track or ties.

4-LEG FRAME BENT DESIGNS

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RGS Narrow Gauge

TJK-4Rx

The TRUE FRAME BENT is prototype modeling at its best. You will be surprised by how easy it is to build this bent.

The NOTCHED FRAME BENT looks like the prototype but is stronger. The legs go from the top cap to the ground.

The FALSE FRAME BENT has the look of the prototype without the difficulty of construction.

A FRAME BENT is characterized by horizontal sills that interrupt the vertical legs. They were common in southern Colorado and New Mexico where the trees don't grow as tall as they do in other parts of the country. They are typical of late 1800's and early 1900's trestles.

This jig is the perfect tool for building great looking trestle bents in three different styles. The full size drawing shows all the detail you need. The eight pages of instructions show you step-by-step how to build the trestle just like you want it.

OPTIONAL STYLES:All with this one jig.

D&RGWNarrow Gauge

TJK-4DNx

A&SM Standard Gauge

TJK-4Ax

D&RGWStandard Gauge

TJK-4DSx

The AT&SF, UP, C&NW, and Pennsy all use similar 6 leg trestle designs. They are probably the highest freight capacity wooden trestles ever built, and they are still being built today. These trestles look at home in any setting between the transition era and the present.

They were built with open decks and ballasted decks. And they were built with pile driven legs and in frame bent styles. Black Bear kits are available to build all these types of trestles.

6-LEG BENT DESIGNS

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STANDARD 5-LEG "PILE" TRESTLE KITTJK-5Lx

This trestle design can be found all across the United States. It fits right in with steam or diesel - rural, backwoods, or urban. It is typical of the designs described in Kalmbach's Model Railroad Bridges and Trestles . This is also the easiest prototypical design to build.

Horizontal Brace3" x 8"

Diagonal Brace3" x 8"

12' to 16'Typical

14' 12'

STANDARD GAUGE NARROW GAUGE

Trestle Bent

Stringers8" x 18"

Side Bracing3" x 8"

Girt3" x 8"

Top Cap12" x 12"

Leg12" x 12"

TJK-5LZPart Number

TJK-5LNN

TJK-5LS

TJK-5LHONTJK-5LHO

TJK-5LN

TJK-5LO

N

S/Sn3O/On3

HO/HOn3

N/Nn3HO

ScaleZ

Kit builds seven (7) 40' tall trestle bents that span 120'.

TJK-5LGHO*TJK-5LGHON* HO/HOn3

HO

* The jigs in these kits come with the Leg Cutting Guide.

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N/Nn3, HO/HOn3, S/Sn3, and O/On3Scale JigsZ, N, and HO Scale Jigs

TRESTLE JIG DIMENSIONSHeight (H)

3.7"

10.1"TJ-5LO or TJ-1034TJ-5LS or TJ-1033

TJ-5LHON or TJ-1032TJ-5LHO or TJ-1012

Part Number

TJ-5LN or TJ-1021

Scale

HO

S/Sn3

HO/HOn3

O/On3

N

Width (W)

8"

6"6"

5.4"7.2"

4.6"4.6"

2.8"TJ-5LNN Nn3 3.7" 2.8"

5-LEG "PILE" TRESTLE JIGSTJ-5Lx

TJM-5LHOTJM-5LN

Part NumberTop cap and legs

HO/HOn3N/Nn3

5-LEG "PILE" MATERIALS PACKSTJM-5Lx

Materials PackScale 12" x 12" 3" x 8"

Braces and GirtsStringers8" x 18"

3/32" x 3/32" (6)1/16" x 1/8" (3) 1/64" x 1/16" (14)

3/32" x 3/16"1 (5) 1/8" x 1/8" (10) 1/32" x 3/32" (26)

1/8" x 1/4" (7)TJM-5LS S/Sn3 3/16" x 3/16" (13) 3/64" x 1/8" (35)

5/32" x 3/8" (9)TJM-5LO O/On3 1/4" x 1/4" (18) 1/16" x 5/32" (46)

3/32" x 3/32"ZTJM-5LZ 1/16" x 1/16" 1/64" x 1/32"

TJ-5LZ Z 3.37" 2.37"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles.

HO Scale Notes: TJM-5LHO comes with HO scale 12" x 12" and 3" x 8" material.

Narrow Gauge Slot

Standard Gauge Slot

Quantity of 24" pieces shown in parentheses.

TJ-5LGHO (w/ Leg Cutting Guide)TJ-5LGHON (w/ Leg Cutting Guide)

HOHO/HOn3 6"

6"4.6"4.6"

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Santa Fe 6-LEG TRESTLE KITS (HO Scale)TJK-6SFx-HO

Most U. S. railroads currently use trestle designs similar to Santa Fe's. The same trestle jig can be used to build a variety of prototypical trestles. All you need is different materials.

Kit builds seven (7) 6" tall trestle bents that span 15".

This is the original AT&SF 6-leg, pile trestle design that uses round timbers for the legs. These trestle bents are still being built today.

The same basic design was also used to build square legged, frame bents where necessary.

Trestles were built with both open decks and ballasted decks.

Open Deck Ballasted Deck

UP, Pennsy, and others Pennsy square timbers C&NW round legs

AT&SF, HO, Round Leg, Ballasted Deck Trestle KitAT&SF, HO, Square Leg, Ballasted Deck Trestle KitAT&SF, HO, Round Leg, Open Deck Trestle KitAT&SF, HO, Square Leg, Open Deck Trestle Kit

TJK-6SFRB-HOTJK-6SFSB-HOTJK-6SFRO-HOTJK-6SFSO-HO

STANDARD* 6-LEG TRESTLE KITS (HO Scale)TJK-6Lx-HO

TJK-6LRO-HOTJK-6LSO-HO

Std. 6 Round Leg, HO, Open Deck Trestle KitStd. 6 Square Leg, HO, Open Deck Trestle Kit

* Standard means "other than Santa Fe."

NOTE: Kits do not include ballast, track, or ties.

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6-LEG TRESTLE JIGTJ-6LHO

TJM-SFSO-HOTJM-SFRO-HO

Part Number Legs

6-LEG MATERIALS PACKSTJM-6Lx

Materials PackRailroad BracesStringers

1/16" x 3/16" 4-Ply

1/8" x 1/8"

BallastedAT&SFTJM-SFRB-HO 1/32" x 3/32"

Pennsy, etc.

Santa Fe Ballasted Deck

Santa Fe Open Deck

Features: - Durable acrylic construction - Adjustable leg cutting guide - Leg slots accept 1/8" x 1/8" square or 1/8" diameter wood - Different top cap slots for different bent designs

TJM-SFSB-HO AT&SF

AT&SFAT&SF

Ballasted

1/16" x 3/16" 4-Ply

TJM-6LSO-HOTJM-6LRO-HO

OtherOther 3/32" x 3/16" 3-Ply

3/32" x 3/16" 3-Ply

1/8" Diameter

1/8" x 1/8"

1/8" x 1/8"

1/8" Diameter

1/8" Diameter

1/32" x 3/32"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/32" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

1/16" x 3/32"

Girts

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RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN FRAME BENT TRESTLE KITTJK-4RxNarrow Gauge

There are a lot of trestles on the RGS, and all the bents are a little bit different. The curved trestles in the Gallagher Creek, CO, area are the basis for the standard Black Bear RGS frame bent. The design is based on Joe Sacks' drawings in The RGS Story Vol. IV, Sundance Books, pp. 358-360.

Girt 6" x 8"

Trestle Bent

Stringer8" x 18"

TJK-4RZA, TJK-4RHOATJK-4RN,TJK-RHO, TJK-4RS and TJK-4RO.

David Bigge published the dimensions of a "typical" RGS bent in his article "Trestle Building, Rio Grande Southern Style" (Narrow Gauge and Short line Gazette, Jan/Feb, 1987, p. 22). This bent design is the based on that article. It is only available in Z and HO scales.

TJK-4RZAPart Number

TJK-4RS

TJK-4RHOTJK-4RN

TJK-4RO

Nn3

Sn3On3

HOn3

ScaleZ

TJK-4RHOA HOn3

16'Typical

20'Typical

Kit builds a 120' long by 50' tall trestle. Includes enough material to build seven (7) false frame, notched frame, or true frame trestle bents.

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3.75"

12.75"TJ-4RO*TJ-4RS*

TJ-4RHO*

Part Number

TJ-4RN*

Scale

HO

S/Sn3O/On3

N

Width (W)

9.75"

7.2"

6.75"8.75"

5.2"2.75"

TJK-4RN,TJK-RHO,

TJK-4RS and TJK-4RO

TJ-4RZA and TJ-4RHOA

False Frame Bent

A

B

Notched Frame Bent

C

A

B

A

B

True Frame Bent

RGS TRESTLE MATERIALS PACKSTJM-4Rx

5/32" x 3/8" (9)

1/8" x 1/4" (7)

3/32" x 3/16" (5)

1/16" x 1/8" (3)

8" x 18"Stringers

TJM-4RHO

Materials PackPart Number

On3Sn3

TJM-4ROTJM-4RS

Scale

Nn3HOn3

TJM-4RN

A

1/4" x 1/4" (31)

3/16" x 3/16" (23)

1/8" x 1/8" (17)

3/32" x 3/32" (10)

12" x 12"

1/16" x 3/16" (18)

3/64" x 5/32" (13)

1/32" x 3/32" (10)

1/64" x 1/16" (6)

B3" x 10"6" x 8"

3/64" x 1/16" (3)

1/16" x 3/32" (6)

3/32" x 1/8" (7)

1/8" x 5/32" (10)

Girts

3/32" x 3/16" (11)

3/64" x 3/32" (5)

6" x 12"

1/8" x 1/4" (15)

1/16" x 1/8" (8)

C

TJ-4RHOA* HO 8.1" 4.8"

3/32" x 3/32"TJM-FZ Z 1/32" x 1/32" 1/16" x 1/16" 1/64" x 3/64" 1/32" x 1/16"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Same materials pack comes with TJK-4DSZ. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. Instructions show how to build only the "False Frame" bent. Works with standard gauge.

TJ-4RZA Z 3.37" 2.37"

HO Scale Notes: TJM-4RHO comes with HO scale 12" x 12" and 3" x 8" material. TJM-4RHO is included with TJK-4RHO and TJK-4RHOA kits.


*Comes with Leg Cutting Guide.

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DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN FRAME BENT TRESTLE KITTJK-4DxxNarrow Gauge ( TJK-4DNx ) or

Standard Gauge ( TJK-4DSx )

A prototype D&RGW narrow gauge trestle drawing is the basis for the TJK-4DNx trestle design.

TJK-4DNN,TJK-4DNHO, TJK-4DNS and TJK-4DNO.

The distinctive shape (four straight legs all tilted toward the center) is seen on a number of standard gauge railroads in the late 1800's and early 1900's. These trestles are the basis for the Standard Gauge D&RGW design.

Stringer9" x 18"

Girt6" x 10"

Trestle Bent

15' Typical

15' Typical

12' to 13'

TJK-4DZ, TJK-4DSN, TJK-4DSHO, TJK-4DSS and TJK-4DSO.

Side Bracing3" x 10"

TJK-4DSZ ZNn3

HOn3

S/Sn3

On3

HO

N

TJK-4DNS

TJK-4DNO

TJK-4DNN

TJK-4DNHOTJK-4DSHO

TJK-4DSN

ScalePart Number

O

STJK-4DSS

TJK-5DSO


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3.75"

10.2"TJ-4DNO*

TJ-4DNS*

TJ-4DNHO*

Part Number

TJ-4DNN*

Scale

HOn3

Sn3

On3

Nn3

Width (W)

8"

5.9"

5.5"

7.6"

4.3"

2.75"

Narrow Gauge

TJ-4DNNTJ-4DNHO

TJ-4DNSTJ4DNO

D&RGW TRESTLE MATERIALS PACKSTJM-4Dx

3/16" x 3/8" (9)

1/8" x 1/4" (7)

3/32" x 3/16" (5)

1/16" x 1/8" (3)

9" x 18"Stringers

TJM-4DHO


O/On3S/Sn3

TJM-4DOTJM-4DS

Scale

N/Nn3HO/HOn3

TJM-4DN

A

1/4" x 1/4" (18)

3/16" x 3/16" (14)

1/8" x 1/8" (10)

3/32" x 3/32" (6)

12" x 12"

1/16" x 3/16" (25)

3/64" x 5/32" (19)

1/32" x 3/32" (14)

1/64" x 1/16" (8)

B3" x 10"6" x 10"

3/64" x 1/16" (3)

1/16" x 3/32" (5)

3/32" x 5/32" (7)

1/8" x 3/16" (9)

Girts

3/32" x 3/16" (9)

3/64" x 3/32" (4)

6" x 12"

1/8" x 1/4" (12)

1/16" x 1/8" (7)

C

1/8" Thick

Base Top Plate

1/16" Thick

1/16" Thick1/8" Thick


1/16" ThickTJ-4DSO* O

TJ-4DSS*

TJ-4DSN*

TJ-4DSHO*

N 3.75"

S

HO

1/16" Thick

1/8" Thick2.75"

1/8" Thick

1/16" Thick

1/16" Thick

1/16" Thick

Standard Gauge

TJ-4DSZTJ-4DSN

TJ-4DNSOTJ-4DSSTJ-4DSO

5.9" 4.3"

False Frame Bent

C

B

A

Notched Frame Bent

A

B

A

A

B

A

True Frame Bent

1/4" Thick1/4" Thick1/4" Thick10.2"

8"

7.6"

5.5"

ZTJ-4DSZ 1/8" Thick3.37" 2.37" 1/16" Thick

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. Instructions show how to build only the "False Frame" bent.

3/32" x 3/32"TJM-FZ Z 1/32" x 1/32" 1/16" x 1/16" 1/64" x 3/64" 1/32" x 1/16"


* Comes with Leg Cutting Guide

3/16" x 3/8" (6)TJM-4DOH O/On3 1/8" x 3/16" (5) 1/4" x 1/4" (9) 1/16" x 3/16" (12) 1/8" x 1/4" (6)

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ALAMOGORDO & SACRAMENTO MTNS. FRAME BENT TRESTLE KITTJK-4AxStandard Gauge

TJK-4AN,TJK-4AHO, TJK-4AS and TJK-4AO

The Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountains is a standard gauge logging railroad that operated in southern New Mexico in the early 1900's. There are several large trestles near Cloudcroft, NM. The one in Mexican Canyon is still standing and is the basis for this trestle bent design.

NHO

OS

TJK-4AO

TJK-4ANTJK-4AHOTJK-4AS

ScalePart Number

Side Brace3" x 10"Girt

6" x 10"

Trestle Bent

Stringers8" x 16"

NOTE: The TJK-4RAZ builds a trestle that looks like this in Z scale.


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15.5"TJ-4AO

TJ-4AHO

Part Number Scale

HO

O

Width (W)

8.1"

10.5"

5.5"

ASM TRESTLE MATERIALS PACKSTJM-4Ax

5/32" x 5/16" (12)

1/8" x 1/4" (9)

3/32" x 3/16" (7)

1/16" x 1/8" (4)

8" x 16"Stringers

TJM-4AHO


OS

TJM-4AOTJM-4AS

Scale

NHO

TJM-4AN

A

1/4" x 1/4" (26)

3/16" x 3/16" (19)

1/8" x 1/8" (14)

3/32" x 3/32" (8)

12" x 12"

3/32" x 3/16" (25)

1/16" x 5/32" (19)

1/32" x 3/32" (14)

1/32" x 1/16" (8)

B4" x 10"8" x 12"

1/16" x 3/32" (3)

3/32" x 1/8" (6)

5/32" x 1/4" (10)

Girts

3/32" x 3/16" (11)

3/64" x 3/32" (5)

6" x 12"

1/8" x 1/4" (14)

1/16" x 1/8" (8)

C

Base Top Plate


1/16" ThickTJ-4AS

TJ-4AN N 5"

S

1/8" Thick3.75" 1/16" Thick

1/16" Thick1/4" Thick1/4" Thick

10" 7"

A A

A

True Frame BentNotched Frame Bent

B

False Frame BentC

BB

1/8" x 3/16" (7)

3/32"x 3/32"TJM-FZ Z 1/32" x 1/32" 1/16" x 1/16" 1/64" x 3/64" 1/32" x 1/16"

Z Scale Notes: Stringers are one piece. Material supplied in 6" pieces. Get 24" pieces for long trestles. Instructions show how to build only the "False Frame" bent.


1/32" x 1/16" (24")S ScaleO Scale .0416" x .125" (44")

Stringer Spacers

HO ScaleN Scale .010" x .030" Styrene (14")

2" Thick

.0208" x .0416" (22")

All jigs come with Leg Cutting Guide

TJK-4DOn30T

Black Bear On30 trestle kits are available in two sizes. The TALL kit builds seven (7) bents up to 11.75" tall. The SHORT kit builds seven (7) bents up to 5.5" tall. Both kits span up to 30". All kits come with the Leg Cutting Guide. The short kits come with about half the material of the tall kits. The tall jig makes it easier to build tall true frame bents. The short jig will handle most On30 modeling needs at a modest price. All these jigs come with the Leg Cutting Guide .

On30 TRESTLE KITS

Comes with materials half-pack TJM-DOH (See Page 20).

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Comes with materials pack TJM-DO (See Page 20).

TJK-4DOn30S

RGS Style

D&RGW Style

NOTE: Either materials pack works with either jig. For taller trestles just extend the wood out the bottom of the jig.

Comes with materials pack TJM-RO (See Page 18).TJK-4ROn30T

Comes with materials half-pack TJM-ROH (See Page 18).

TJK-4ROn30S

NOTE: Either materials pack works with either jig. For taller trestles just extend the wood out the bottom of the jig.

Black Bear DOUBLE TRACK trestle jigs make it even easier to build double track trestles. The center-to-center track spacing has been set after considering (1) the NMRA Standards for straight and curved track, (2) additionalspace to allow for handling, coupling and un-coupling, and (3) modular standards.

The jigs use the 5-Leg trestle design as a basis.

All these jigs come with the Leg Cutting Guide .

DOUBLE TRACK TRESTLE JIGS

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Track spacing can be adjusted to meet different circumstances. Consider the three HO trestle bents drawn to scale below. The nominal track spacing is 2.375". Any track spacing between 2.0" and 2.5" looks fine.

3.75"

10.4"

Height (H)Part Number Scale

O

TJ-D5LN

TJ-D5LO

N 4.2"

11.7"

Width (W)1.5"

4.25"

Nominal Track Spacing

TJ-D5LHO 6.6"6"HO 2.375"

These Large Scale jigs are designed to build any scale between 1:20.3 and 1:32. They are based on the standard LGB 45 mm track.

Details as they become available.

COMING SOON

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"G" SCALE TRESTLE JIGS

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Keep track of the latest developments at www.blackbearcc.com

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ARCH BRIDGE KITABK-x

Pier (18" DIA)

Cross Brace (8"x12")

Lower Gusset (6"x8")

Knee Brace (6"x8")

Bottom Chord (12"x12")

Shoe (8"x12")Horizontal Pier Brace

Diagonal Pier Brace

Pier Top Plate (12"x18")

Vertical Post (8"x12")

(6"x12")

(6"x12")

Top Chord (12"x12")

Upper Gusset (6"x8")

Stringer (8"x8")

Floor Beams (8"x12")

Diagonal Brace (6"x8")

Brace Plate(6"x8")

Whether it's in the backwoods of a narrow gauge logging operation, or tucked away in the trees on a modern pike, this charming bridge will look great on your layout! Though the bridge framework appears to curve, it's actually made of all straight pieces. You can build any number of these beautiful bridges quickly and easily!

Also includes jigs for vertical pier trestle supports for both narrow and standard gauge bridges. The vertical pier trestle bents can be used anywhere you need them on your layout.

ARCH BRIDGE MATERIALS PACKABM-x

NOTE: NBW's not shown.

Full Size ABM-N ABM-HO ABM-S ABM-O BRIDGE Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty

12" x 12" 3/32"x3/32" 48" 1/8"x1/8" 60" 3/16"x3/16" 72" 1/4"x1/4" 96"8" x 12" 1/16"x3/32" 96" 3/32"x1/8" 168" 1/8"x3/16" 216" 3/16"x1/4" 288"8" x 8" 1/16"x1/16" 12" 3/32"x3/32" 24" 1/8"x1/8" 24" 3/16"x3/16" 48"6" x 8" 1/32"x1/16" 48" 1/16"x3/32" 72" 3/32"x1/8" 96" 1/8"x3/16" 144"PIER

12" x 18" 3/32"x1/8" 12" 1/8"x3/16" 12" 3/16"x1/4" 12" 1/4"x3/8" 12"6" x 12" 1/32"x3/32" 24" 1/16"x1/8" 36" 3/32"x3/16" 48" 1/8"x1/4" 48"18" DIA 1/8" Dowel 12" 3/16" Dowel 24" 1/4" Dowel 24" 3/8" Dowel 48"NBW's GL-5066 4 Sps GL-5093 7 Sps GL-5123 7 Sps GL-0016 13 Sps

ABK-HO HO/HOn3

ABK-OABK-S

O/On3S/Sn3

Part NumberABK-N

ScaleN/Nn3

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ANY HEIGHT

W

H

Comes with a Chopper Template(here shown 30% of full size)to help you "chop" all those weird angles.

ARCH BRIDGE JIG DIMENSIONSScale

HO

OS

N7"4.7"

6.1"7.6" 12.5"

9.5"

3.8"Width (W)Height (H)

2.6"AB-N or AB-2011AB-HO or AB-2012

AB-O or AB-2014AB-S or AB-2013

Part Number

ARCH BRIDGE JIGAB-x

TOP C

HORD 4-BOTTO

M

DIA

GO

NAL

BR

ACE

1 M

ITER

TOP CHORD 1

TOP CHORD 2

TOP CHORD 3

TOP CHORD 4-TOP

DIAGONAL BRACE 1 & KNEE BRACE BOTTOM

DIAGONAL BRACE 2DIAGONAL BRACE 3

DIAG

ON

AL BRAC

E 1 MITER

TOP CHORD 4-BOTTOM

TOP CHORD 1

TOP CHORD 2

DIAGONAL BRACE 1 & KNEE BRACE BOTTOM

DIAGONAL BRACE 2

TOP CHORD 3

DIAGONAL BRACE 3

TOP C

HORD

4-TOP

Chopper Template - Black Bear Arch Bridge

& KN

EE B

RAC

E TO

P

& KNEE BR

ACE TO

P

46'-8"

15'-1"

24'-11"

15'

50'-9"

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TBK-xEvery layout has a place for this great looking standard timber truss bridge. In fact, you probably have several gaps you need to cross. The easiest of all the Black Bear bridges to build, you can make them almost any length you want. Combine two or more together for a really impressive bridge span. Use several truss designs and detail work to create a variety of bridges.

The kit has enough materials to build any one of these truss bridges:

A jig is included for building the vertical pier end supports for both narrow and standard gauge bridges. The vertical piers can be used anywhere on your layout.

TBM-x

Top Chord (12"x12")

Tension Rod (2" DIA)

Floor Beams (8"x12")

Diagonal Pier Brace

(6"x12")Horizontal Pier Brace

(6"x12")

Shoe (8"x12")

Vertical Post (12"x12")

Diagonal Brace (12"x12")

Nut, Bolt, & Washer (NBW)

Pier Top Plate (12"x18")

Diagonal Stop (6"x12")

Bottom Chord (12"x12")

Pier (18" DIA)

Stringer (8"x8")

* No tension rods * Chord straddling tension rods * In-line tension rods

Full Size TBM-N TBM-HO TBM-S TBM-OBRIDGE Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty Wood Size Qty

12" x 12" 3/32"x3/32" 72" 1/8"x1/8" 108" 3/16"x3/16" 144" 1/4"x1/4" 192"8" x 12" 1/16"x3/32" 96" 3/32"x1/8" 168" 1/8"x3/16" 216" 3/16"x1/4" 288"8" x 8" 1/16"x1/16" 24" 3/32"x3/32" 24" 1/8"x1/8" 48" 3/16"x3/16" 48"6" x 12" 1/32"x3/32" 6" 1/16"x1/8" 6" 3/32"x3/16" 8" 1/8"x1/4" 12"

PIER12" x 18" 3/32"x1/8" 36" 1/8"x3/16" 48" 3/16"x1/4" 72" 1/4"x3/8" 96"

6" x 12" 1/32"x3/32" 18" 1/16"x1/8" 30" 3/32"x3/16" 40" 1/8"x1/4" 60"18" Dia 1/8" Dowel 12" 3/16" Dowel 24" 1/4" Dowel 24" 3/8" Dowel 48"

2" ROD .015" Wire 36" .025 Wire 48" .032" Wire 72" .047" Wire 72"NBW's GL-5066 4 Sps GL-5093 5 Sps GL-5123 5 Sps GL-0016 8 Sps

TRUSS BRIDGE MATERIALS PACK

TRUSS BRIDGE KIT

TBK-HO HO/HOn3

TBK-OTBK-S

O/On3S/Sn3

Part NumberTBK-N

ScaleN/Nn3

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TRUSS BRIDGE JIG DIMENSIONSScale

HO

OS

N8.9"3.7"

5"6.7" 16.1"

12"

5"Width (W)Height (H)

2.9"TB-N or TB-3011TB-HO or TB-3012

TB-O or TB-3014TB-S or TB-3013

Part Number

TRUSS BRIDGE JIGTB-x

No tension rods

In-Line Tension Rods

Chord Straddling Tension Rods

64'-8"

11'

68'-4"

14'-11"

Includes jigs for building Standard Gauge and Narrow Gauge Piers

or LONGER !

Each materials pack can build one of these

great looking bridges.

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DECK BRIDGE KITDBK-xGot another river to cross? Or a mountain to climb? Here's a bridge that will get you there. Our Timber Deck Bridge not only looks great, but it can be made nearly any length you need to get your track across that span.

The bridge can be used for either standard or narrow gauge. Use the timber Deck Bridge with our trestle and other bridges to create an interesting and intricate network of bridges.

DECK BRIDGE MATERIALS PACKDBM-x

Full Size DBM-N DBM-HO DBM-S DBM-O12" x 18" 3/32"x1/8" 12" 1/8"x3/16" 24" 3/16"x1/4" 24" 1/4"x3/8" 24"12" x 12" 3/32"x3/32" 48" 1/8"x1/8" 96" 3/16"x3/16" 120" 1/4"x1/4" 168"8" x 18" 1/16"x1/8" 60" 3/32"x3/16" 96" 1/8"x1/4" 144" 3/16"x3/8" 192"6" x 12" 1/32"x3/32" 24" 1/16"x1/8" 36" 3/32"x3/16" 48" 1/8"x1/4" 72"6" x 6" 1/32"x1/32" 36" 1/16"x1/16" 60" 3/32"x3/32" 96" 1/8"x1/8" 120"3" x 8" 1/32"x1/16" 36" 1/32"x3/32" 60" 1/32"x1/8" 96" 1/16"x3/16" 120"2" Dia .015" Wire 48" .025" Wire 96" .032" Wire 144" .047" Wire 162"NBW'S GL-5066 4 Sps GL-5093 6 Sps GL-5123 6 Sps GL-0016 11 Sps

DBK-HO HO/HOn3

DBK-ODBK-S

O/On3S/Sn3

Part NumberDBK-N

ScaleN/Nn3

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DECK BRIDGE JIGDB-x

P/N SCALE Length (L)

DB-N or DB-4011 N 5"DB-HO or DB-4012 HO 7.75"DB-S or DB-4013 S 10.37"DB-O or DB-4014 O 14"

NOTE: S and O scale jigs are made in two parts.

REF

13.5'

14' 61'

67'

8'-10"

15'

14'

Make a 52' bridge by removing a panel of braces.

Make a 70' bridge by adding a panel of braces.

Adjust the length of the standard bridge between 56' and 69' by adjusting the location of the end panel assembly.

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MIDWEST PRODUCTS BRIDGE KITSMidwest Products has long been known for producing high quality model airplane and model boat kits. Mike Barrett, president of Black Bear Construction Co., designed these kits for Midwest Products and wrote the instruction manuals.

All Midwest Products kits are labeled according to the modeling skills required to successfully complete the project.

SKILL LEVEL 1 - No prior building experience required.Skill Level 1 kits have been designed for the person who has no prior experience building wood kits. Skill Level 1 kits utilize simple hand tools and basic building techniques that can be applied to more advanced models. Some parts in Skill Level 1 kits require trimming and fitting.

SKILL LEVEL 2 - Experience cutting and fitting parts required.Skill Level 2 kits have been designed for the person who has some prior experience building wood kits. All Skill Level 2 kits require some cutting, fitting, and shaping of parts.

All Midwest Products bridge kits feature . . . . . Micro-Cut quality basswood parts Detailed, step-by-step, illustrated "Success Series" construction manual Little or no prior experience required Conformance to applicable NMRA StandardsNote: Track and ties not included in any kits.

And we aren't kidding about "Success Series". If you follow the instructions, you will build a fine looking bridge.

Part No. MW-3054Part No. MP-FXHO is Black Bear's prototype floor conversion kit.

SpecificationsOverall Length:14-5/16" (104' in "HO" Scale)Clear Span: 13-3/8" (97' in "HO" Scale)Height: 4-1/16" (29' in "HO" Scale)Outside Width (Straight Track): 3-1/16" Inside Width (Straight Track): 2-3/16"

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO SCALE* "Zero-clearance" design for floor or plywood layouts* Includes instructions for building prototypical floor for use on layouts with detailed scenery* All braces and chords pre-cut and bevelled* Unique interlocking design and assembly jig speeds construction and adds strength* Grandt Line NBW's

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SKILL LEVEL 1, HO Scale* "Zero Clearance" design allows use on a floor or plywood layout* Works with ALL HO track, including Bachmann E-Z Track* Pre-beveled angle posts* Pre-cut wood channel for top and bottom chords

SpecificationsClear Span: 8" (58' HO Scale)Overall Length: 10-3/8"Height: 2"Outside with straight track: 2-9/16"Outside with 18" radius track: 3-1/4"

SpecificationsSix bents spanning up to 14" (100' HO Scale)Height: 6" (43' HO Scale)Width of bents at base: 3-3/8"Bent spacing: 1-5/8" to 2" (11.7' - 14.5' HO Scale)

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO Scale* Includes two assembly jigs: Vacuum formed Trestle Jig for assembling trestle bents Patented Trestle Buddy for accurately installing the trestle

The Trestle Buddy helps you in these ways:

The Trestle Buddy conforms to any shape of track and any type of rail/tie track. The bent top cap can be any dimension between 1/8" and 5/32".

Part No. MW-3049 , HO Scale, 12" (Shown)

Part No. MW-3051

Part No. MW-3050

The Trestle Buddy consists of a chain of joints that temporarily attach to the track, the trestle bents, and the sub-roadbed to help the modeler install a trestle.

Part No. MW-3049S , Single Trestle Buddy Joint

* Three building options: Straight trestle Curved trestle "S-curve" trestle

Holds bents in place while they are bonded to scenery

Provides reference for measuring trestle bent heights

Aligns trestle with roadbed

Keeps trestle top caps aligned in a plane

Maintains spacing of trestle bents

Part No. MW-3049B , HO Scale, 24" Part No. MW-3049C , HO Scale, 36"

Part No. MW-3053

Part No. MW-3060

Part No. MW-3052

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO SCALE* Pre-cut end panels* Stringer stock* Grandt Line NBW's* Includes two assembly jigs: 1. Corner jig for accurately mitered corners. 2. End panel jig simplifies construction of end panels.* Pre-cut and beveled side panel frame* Drill bit and music wire for tension rods and pinned corners* Customizing instructions for shorter span or narrow gauge

SpecificationsSpan: up to 8-1/4" (60' HO Scale)Overall Length: up to 10-3/8"Height: up to 2-5/32"Width: 2-7/16" (16' HO Scale)

SKILL LEVEL 2, HO SCALE* Special instructions for building "zero-clearance" version for floor layout* Compatible with all kinds of sectional and integrated roadbed track* Includes corner jig for accurately mitered corners* Drill bit and music wire for tension rods and pinned corners* Customizing instructions for shorter span* Pre-cut and beveled side panel frame* Grandt Line NBW's* Stringer stock Specifications

Clear Span: 10" (72' HO Scale)Overall Length: 11-7/8"Height: 2-5/32"Outside Width: 3-1/2"

SpecificationsOverall Length:14-1/4" (57' in "O" Scale)Clear Span: 11-1/2"Height: 4"Outside Width (Straight Track): 5-1/4"Inside Width (Straight Track): 4"

SKILL LEVEL 1, O SCALE* Includes instructions for adding prototypical floor for use on layouts with detailed scenery* "Zero-clearance" design for floor or plywood layouts* Compatible with all "O", Lionel, and "O27" scale track* All pieces pre-cut or notched* Music wire tension rods* Grandt Line NBW's

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NOTE:Midwest Products has discontinued this kit, but we wtill have some in stock.

NOTE:Midwest Products has discontinued this kit, but we wtill have some in stock.

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A MODERN UPDATE TO SOME CLASSIC TOPICS

88 pages of modern modeling photos and close-ups of the prototypes. It's all original material.

This book has lots of great photos showing modeling and weathering tips. The assembling and finishing of many popular kits is also addressed.

NEW FROM KALMBACH Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels

P/N BK-0004

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AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK FOR RESEARCHING AND

DESIGNING MODEL RAILROAD STRUCTURES

156 pages of photos, drawings, explanations, and background on why bridges and trestles are built the way they are.

This book emphasizes the prototype design part of the project.

FROM CARSTENS Bridge & Trestle HandbookBy Paul Mallery

Part No. BK-0001

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FROM KALMBACH Model Railroad Bridges & TrestlesA compilation of articles from Model Railroader Magazine

AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK FOR MODELING

RAILROAD STRUCTURES

This book emphasizes the model building part of the project.

151 pages of photos, drawings, and schematics to help you build the most realistic bridges and trestles ever.

Part No. BK-0002

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NorthWest ShortlineChopper

TOOLSNorthWest Shortline

NW-1001 NWSL Chopper (L = 7½O)NW-1002 NWSL Chopper II

This is their latest model - Aluminum base with green cutting mat. NW-1003 NWSL Chopper III

Like Chopper, with L = 18O NW-1004 NWSL True Sander NW-1008 Single Edge Chopper Blades (8 ea.)

X-Acto or Excel

XT-3001 No. 1 Utility Knife w/ Blade & Safety CapXT-3205 No. 5 Utility Knife (For Razor Saws)XT-0002 No. 11 Utility Knife Blade (Pack of 5)XT-0234 No. 234 Razor Saw Blade, .75"x4.5", 40 Teeth/InchXT-0235 No. 235 Razor Saw Blade, 1"x4.5", 40 Teeth/InchXT-0239 No. 239 Razor Saw Blade, 1.25"x 5.5", 54 Teeth/InchXT-3220 Double Ended Pin ViseXT-3350 Fine Pointed TweezersXT-3360 Pointed TweezersXT-3370 Self-Closing, Pointed Tweezers

Drill Bits - In the sizes you need for NBW's and Wire:DR-0078

.016"DIA

DR-0056

.0465" DIA

DR-0076

.020"DIA

DR-0055

.052" DIA

DR-0072

.025"DIA

DR-0053

.0595" DIA

DR-0070

.028"DIA

DR-0052

.0635" DIA

DR-0068

.031"DIA

DR-0050

.070" DIA

DR-0064

.036"DIA

DR-0046

.081" DIA

DR-0060

.040"DIA

Pin Vise PIN-220 Swivel Head Pin Vise

Scriber SS-0001 Steel Scriber

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3" Square

Sanding Stick withReplaceable Belt

¼” WideReplacement Belt

Precision Square - Ideal for squaring up your bridges.SQ-0003 3" Base Precision Square

Sanding Sticks

SS-2501 120 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - REDSS-2502 240 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - BLUESS-2503 320 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - GREENSS-2504 400 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - YELLOWSS-2505 600 Grit Sanding Stick with Belt - BLACKSS-2806 120 Grit Replacement BeltSS-2807 240 Grit Replacement BeltSS-2808 320 Grit Replacement BeltSS-2809 400 Grit Replacement BeltSS-2810 600 Grit Replacement BeltSS-3000 Full Set of Five Sanding Sticks

Xuron CuttersX-2175B Track Cutter

Will cut Z, N, HO, and S scale track.X-2193 Hard Wire and Cable (HWAC) Cutter

Speced to cut music wire up to .040" diameter.

Midwest Products Hand ToolsMW-1126 Easy CutterMW-1127 Easy Cutter Replacement BladeMW-1128 Super Easy CutterMW-1122 Easy Cutter ProMW-1124 Ruler / Scale Lumber GaugeMW-1123 Hobby & Craft Square

From Mt. Albert Scale Lumber

FRACTIONAL INCH BASSWOOD - 24" LENGTHWD-00501 1/64 x 1/32 .017 x .017 WD-0303 3/32 x 3/32 .094 x .094 WD-0606 3/16 x 3/16 .188 x .188WD-005015 1/64 x 3/64 .017 x .047 WD-0304 3/32 x 1/8 .094 x .125 WD-0608 3/16 x 1/4 .188 x .250WD-00502 1/64 x 1/16 .017 x .063 WD-0305 3/32 x 5/32 .094 x .156 WD-0610 3/16 x 5/16 .188 x .313WD-00503 1/64 x 3/32 .017 x .094 WD-0306 3/32 x 3/16 .094 x .188 WD-0612 3/16 x 3/8 .188 x .375WD-00504 1/64 x 1/8 .017 x .125 WD-0308 3/32 x 1/4 .094 x .250 WD-0612 3/16 x 7/16 .188 x .438WD-00505 1/64 x 5/32 .017 x .156 WD-0310 3/32 x 5/16 .094 x .313 WD-0612 3/16 x 1/2 .188 x .500WD-00506 1/64 x 3/16 .017 x .188 WD-0312 3/32 x 3/8 .094 x .375 WD-0612 3/16 x 3/4 .188 x .750WD-0101 1/32 x 1/32 .031 x .031 WD-0314 3/32 x 7/16 .094 x .438 WD-0612 3/16 x 1 .188 x 1.000WD-01015 1/32 x 3/64 .031 x .047 WD-0316 3/32 x 1/2 .094 x .500 WD-0808 1/4 x 1/4 .250 x .250WD-0102 1/32 x 1/16 .031 x .063 WD-0404 1/8 x 1/8 .125 x .125 WD-0810 1/4 x 5/16 .250 x .313WD-0103 1/32 x 3/32 .031 x .094 WD-0405 1/8 x 5/32 .125 x .156 WD-0812 1/4 x 3/8 .250 x .375WD-0104 1/32 x 1/8 .031 x .125 WD-0406 1/8 x 3/16 .125 x .188 WD-0814 1/4 x 7/16 .250 x .438WD-0105 1/32 x 5/32 .031 x .156 WD-0408 1/8 x 1/4 .125 x .250 WD-0816 1/4 x 1/2 .250 x .500WD-0106 1/32 x 3/16 .031 x .188 WD-0410 1/8 x 5/16 .125 x .313 WD-0824 1/4 x 3/4 .250 x .750WD-0108 1/32 x 1/4 .031 x .250 WD-0412 1/8 x 3/8 .125 x .375 WD-0832 1/4 x 1 .250 x 1.000WD-0110 1/32 x 5/16 .031 x .313 WD-0414 1/8 x 7/16 .125 x .438 WD-1010 5/16 x 5/16 .313 x .313WD-0112 1/32 x 3/8 .031 x .375 WD-0416 1/8 x 1/2 .125 x .500 WD-1012 5/16 x 3/8 .313 x .375WD-0114 1/32 x 7/16 .031 x .438 WD-0424 1/8 x 3/4 .125 x .750 WD-1014 5/16 x 7/16 .313 x .438WD-0116 1/32 x 1/2 .031 x .500 WD-0432 1/8 x 1 .125 x 1.000 WD-1016 5/16 x 1/2 .313 x .500WD-015015 3/64 x 3/64 .047 x .047 WD-0505 5/32 x 5/32 .156 x .156 WD-1024 5/16 x 3/4 .313 x .750WD-01502 3/64 x 1/16 .047 x .063 WD-0506 5/32 x 3/16 .156 x .188 WD-1032 5/16 x 1 .313 x 1.000WD-01503 3/64 x 3/32 .047 x .094 WD-0508 5/32 x 1/4 .156 x .250 WD-1212 3/8 x 3/8 .375 x .375WD-01504 3/64 x 1/8 .047 x .125 WD-0510 5/32 x 5/16 .156 x .313 WD-1214 3/8 x 7/16 .375 x .438WD-01505 3/64 x 5/32 .047 x .156 WD-0512 5/32 x 3/8 .156 x .375 WD-1216 3/8 x 1/2 .375 x .500WD-01506 3/64 x 3/16 .047 x .188 WD-0514 5/32 x 7/16 .156 x .438 WD-1224 3/8 x 3/4 .375 x .750WD-0202 1/16 x 1/16 .063 x .063 WD-0516 5/32 x 1/2 .156 x .500 WD-1232 3/8 x 1 .375 x 1.000WD-0203 1/16 x 3/32 .063 x .094 WD-0524 5/32 x 3/4 .156 x .750 WD-1414 7/16 x 7/16 .438 x .438WD-0204 1/16 x 1/8 .063 x .125 WD-0532 5/32 x 1 .156 x 1.000 WD-1416 7/16 x 1/2 .438 x .500WD-0205 1/16 x 5/32 .063 x .156 WD-1424 7/16 x 3/4 .438 x .750WD-0206 1/16 x 3/16 .063 x .188 WD-1432 7/16 x 1 .438 x 1.000WD-0208 1/16 x 1/4 .063 x .250 WD-1616 1/2 x 1/2 .500 x .500WD-0210 1/16 x 5/16 .063 x .313 WD-1624 1/2 x 3/4 .500 x .750WD-0212 1/16 x 3/8 .063 x .375 WD-1632 1/2 x 1 .500 x 1.000WD-0214 1/16 x 7/16 .063 x .438WD-0216 1/16 x 1/2 .063 x .500

K & S STEEL MUSIC WIRE - 18"KS-0015 .015" DIA (2" N Scale)KS-0025 .025" DIA (2" HO Scale)KS-0032 .032" DIA (2" S Scale)KS-0047 .047" DIA (2" O Scale)KS-0078 .078" DIA (2" G Scale)

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HARDWOOD DOWELS Ties from Mt. Albert Scale Lumber MT. ALBERTDO-0116 1/16" x 12" Dowel (Actual dia = .083") Note: Contour ties are cut with a thin HO SCALE BASSWOODDO-0108 1/8" x 23" Dowel profile so they can be used to replace 24" LENGTHDO-0316 3/16" x 23" Dowel ties used on flex track or sectional track. Part HO ActualDO-0104 1/4" x 23" Dowel HO SCALE TIES Number Size SizeDO-0308 3/8" x 23" Dowel MA-182HO Scale Bridge Ties - 500 ea. WSH-0102 1 x 2 .011" x .023"

MT. ALBERT MA-170HO-7x9 Scale- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0103 1 x 3 .011" x .034"SHEET BASSWOOD MA-171HO-7x9 Scale- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0104 1 x 4 .011" x .046"

4" WIDE SHEETS MA-172HO-7x9 Scale- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0106 1 x 6 .011" x .069"WST-700 1/32 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet MA-173HO-4x9 Contour- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0108 1 x 8 .011" x .092"WST-701 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet MA-174HO-4x9 Contour- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0110 1 x 10 .011" x .115"WST-702 1/8 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet MA-175HO-4x9 Contour- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0112 1 x 12 .011" x .138"WST-703 1/4 x 4 x 24 in Plain Basswood Sheet MA-176HOn3-5x7 Scale- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0202 2 x 2 .023" x .023"WST-720 .040 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding MA-177HOn3-5x7 Scale- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0203 2 x 3 .023" x .034"WST-721 .060 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding MA-178HOn3-5x7 Scale- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0204 2 x 4 .023" x .046"WST-722 .090 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding MA-179HOn3-4x7 Contour- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0206 2 x 6 .023" x .069"WST-723 .125 in - 1/16 x 4 x 24 in Scribed Siding MA-180HOn3-4x7 Contour- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0208 2 x 8 .023" x .092"WST-740 HO Scale 4 in Clapboard 4 x 24 in MA-181HOn3-4x7 Contour- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0210 2 x 10 .023" x .115"WST-741 S Scale 4 in Clapboard 4 x 24 in WSH-0212 2 x 12 .023" x .138"WST-742 O Scale 4.5 in Clapboard 4 x 24 in S SCALE TIES WSH-0303 3 x 3 .034" x .034"WST-760 HO Scale 12 in Board & Batten 4 x 24 in MA-282S Scale Bridge Ties - 500 ea. WSH-0304 3 x 4 .034" x .046"WST-761 S Scale 12 in Board & Batten 4 x 24 in MA-270S Scale-7x9 Scale- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0306 3 x 6 .034" x .069"WST-762 O Scale 12 in Board & Batten 4 x 24 in MA-271S Scale-7x9 Scale- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0308 3 x 8 .034" x .092" 6" WIDE SHEETS MA-272S Scale-7x9 Scale- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0310 3 x 10 .034" x .115"WST-750 HO Scale 4 in Clapboard 6 x 24 in MA-273S Scale-4x9 Contour- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0312 3 x 12 .034" x .138"WST-751 S Scale 4 in Clapboard 6 x 24 in MA-274S Scale-4x9 Contour- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0404 4 x 4 .046" x .046"WST-752 O Scale 4.5 in Clapboard 6 x 24 in MA-275S Scale-4x9 Contour- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0406 4 x 6 .046" x .069"

MA-276Sn3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0408 4 x 8 .046" x .092"HO SCALE ACCESSORIES MA-277Sn3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0410 4 x 10 .046" x .115"

MA-278Sn3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0412 4 x 12 .046" x .138"ST-0102 HO Scale Stringer Stock -24 in MA-279Sn3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0606 6 x 6 .069" x .069"ST-0202 Pair - HO Scale Stringer Stock -24 in MA-280Sn3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0608 6 x 8 .069" x .092"ST-0402 Bulk (3 or more) - HO Stringer Stock -24" MA-281Sn3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-0610 6 x 10 .069" x .115"ST-0302 HO Abutment - 3 pair WSH-0612 6 x 12 .069" x .138"

O SCALE TIES WSH-0614 6 x 14 .069" x .161"MA-382O Scale Bridge Ties - 500 ea. WSH-0616 6 x 16 .069" x .184"MA-370O Scale-7x9 Scale- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0618 6 x 18 .069" x .207"MA-371O Scale-7x9 Scale- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0808 8 x 8 .092" x .092"MA-372O Scale-7x9 Scale- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0810 8 x 10 .092" x .115"MA-373O Scale-4x9 Contour- 8 ft Cross Tie WSH-0812 8 x 12 .092" x .138"MA-374O Scale-4x9 Contour- 8.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-0814 8 x 14 .092" x .161"MA-375O Scale-4x9 Contour- 16 ft Switch Tie WSH-0816 8 x 16 .092" x .184"MA-376On3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-0818 8 x 18 .092" x .207"MA-377On3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-101010 x 10 .115" x .115"MA-378On3 Scale-5x7 Scale- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-101210 x 12 .115" x .138"MA-379On3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6 ft Cross Tie WSH-101410 x 14 .115" x .161"MA-380On3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 6.5 ft Cross Tie WSH-101610 x 16 .115" x .184"MA-381On3 Scale-4x7 Contour- 12 ft Switch Tie WSH-101810 x 18 .115" x .207"

WSH-121212 x 12 .138" x .138"WSH-121412 x 14 .138" x .161"WSH-121612 x 16 .138" x .184"WSH-121812 x 18 .138" x .207"WSH-122012 x 20 .138" x .230"WSH-122212 x 22 .138" x .253"WSH-122412 x 24 .138" x .276"

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MT. ALBERT MT. ALBERT S SCALE BASSWOOD O SCALE BASSWOOD 24" LENGTH 24" LENGTHPart S Scale Actual Part O Scale ActualNumber Size Size Number Size Size

WSS-0102 1 x 2 .016" x .031" WSO-0102 1 x 2 .021" x .042"WSS-0103 1 x 3 .016" x .047" WSO-0103 1 x 3 .021" x .063"WSS-0104 1 x 4 .016" x .063" WSO-0104 1 x 4 .021" x .083"

WSS-0106 1 x 6 .016" x .094" WSO-0106 1 x 6 .021" x .125"WSS-0108 1 x 8 .016" x .125" WSO-0108 1 x 8 .021" x .167"WSS-0110 1 x 10 .016" x .156" WSO-0110 1 x 10 .021" x .208"WSS-0112 1 x 12 .016" x .188" WSO-0112 1 x 12 .021" x .250"WSS-0202 2 x 2 .031" x .031" WSO-0202 2 x 2 .042" x .042"WSS-0203 2 x 3 .031" x .047" WSO-0203 2 x 3 .042" x .063"WSS-0204 2 x 4 .031" x .063" WSO-0204 2 x 4 .042" x .083"WSS-0206 2 x 6 .031" x .094" WSO-0206 2 x 6 .042" x .125"WSS-0208 2 x 8 .031" x .125" WSO-0208 2 x 8 .042" x .167"WSS-0210 2 x 10 .031" x .156" WSO-0210 2 x 10 .042" x .208"WSS-0212 2 x 12 .031" x .188" WSO-0212 2 x 12 .042" x .250"WSS-0303 3 x 3 .047" x .047" WSO-0303 3 x 3 .063" x .063"WSS-0304 3 x 4 .047" x .063" WSO-0304 3 x 4 .063" x .083"WSS-0306 3 x 6 .047" x .094" WSO-0306 3 x 6 .063" x .125"WSS-0308 3 x 8 .047" x .125" WSO-0308 3 x 8 .063" x .167"WSS-0310 3 x 10 .047" x .156" WSO-0310 3 x 10 .063" x .208"WSS-0312 3 x 12 .047" x .188" WSO-0312 3 x 12 .063" x .250"WSS-0404 4 x 4 .063" x .063" WSO-0404 4 x 4 .083" x .083"WSS-0406 4 x 6 .063" x .094" WSO-0406 4 x 6 .083" x .125"WSS-0408 4 x 8 .063" x .125" WSO-0408 4 x 8 .083" x .167"WSS-0410 4 x 10 .063" x .156" WSO-0410 4 x 10 .083" x .208"

WSS-0412 4 x 12 .063" x .188" WSO-0412 4 x 12 .083" x .250"WSS-0606 6 x 6 .094" x .094" WSO-0606 6 x 6 .125" x .125"WSS-0608 6 x 8 .094" x .125" WSO-0608 6 x 8 .125" x .167"WSS-0610 6 x 10 .094" x .156" WSO-0610 6 x 10 .125" x .208"WSS-0612 6 x 12 .094" x .188" WSO-0612 6 x 12 .125" x .250"WSS-0614 6 x 14 .094" x .219" WSO-0614 6 x 14 .125" x .292"WSS-0616 6 x 16 .094" x .250" WSO-0616 6 x 16 .125" x .333"WSS-0618 6 x 18 .094" x .281" WSO-0618 6 x 18 .125" x .375"WSS-0808 8 x 8 .125" x .125" WSO-0808 8 x 8 .167" x .167"WSS-0810 8 x 10 .125" x .156" WSO-0810 8 x 10 .167" x .208"WSS-0812 8 x 12 .125" x .188" WSO-0812 8 x 12 .167" x .250"WSS-0814 8 x 14 .125" x .219" WSO-0814 8 x 14 .167" x .292"WSS-0816 8 x 16 .125" x .250" WSO-0816 8 x 16 .167" x .333"WSS-0818 8 x 18 .125" x .281" WSO-0818 8 x 18 .167" x .375"WSS-1010 10 x 10 .156" x .156" WSO-1010 10 x 10 .208" x .208"WSS-1012 10 x 12 .156" x .188" WSO-1012 10 x 12 .208" x .250"WSS-1014 10 x 14 .156" x .219" WSO-1014 10 x 14 .208" x .292"WSS-1016 10 x 16 .156" x .250" WSO-1016 10 x 16 .208" x .333"WSS-1018 10 x 18 .156" x .281" WSO-1018 10 x 18 .208" x .375"WSS-1020 10 x 20 .156" x .313" WSO-1020 10 x 20 .208" x .417"WSS-1212 12 x 12 .188" x .188" WSO-1212 12 x 12 .250" x .250"WSS-1214 12 x 14 .188" x .219" WSO-1214 12 x 14 .250" x .292"WSS-1216 12 x 16 .188" x .250" WSO-1216 12 x 16 .250" x .333"

WSS-1218 12 x 18 .188" x .281" WSO-1218 12 x 18 .250" x .375"WSS-1220 12 x 20 .188" x .313" WSO-1220 12 x 20 .250" x .417"WSS-1222 12 x 22 .188" x .344" WSO-1222 12 x 22 .250" x .458"WSS-1224 12 x 24 .188" x .375" WSO-1224 12 x 24 .250" x .500"

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Approximately 10x actual size. (PDF File not to scale.)

GL-5066 (N Scale)

GL-0016 (O Scale)

GL-5123 (S Scale)

GL-5093 (HO Scale)

6-1/2"

5-1/4"9-1/2"

4-3/4"

9"

3-7/8"

3-5/8"

6-3/4"

2-7/8"

WASHER SIZE IN OTHER SCALES

HO

5-1/2"

N

2-1/4"3"

S

1-5/8"

O

Grandt Line NBW's have been selected to model typical hardware for 2" diameter iron rods. Select NBW's for other applications from the table below.

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35 per sprue

20 per sprue

10 per sprue

20 per sprue

Packages for modeling NBW's on trestles:TJN-N - 15 sprues of GL-5066 NBW's for modeling N and HO scale trestles.TJN-S - 25 sprues of GL-5093 NBW's for modeling S and O scale trestles.

Use .025" to .036" Dia. Drill

Use .025" to .036" Dia. Drill.020" postGL-5123

S Scale

.040" postUse .044" to .052" Dia. Drill

GL-0016

.014" postUse .016" to .020" Dia. Drill

O Scale

GL-5066

N Scale

.020" postGL-5093

HO Scale

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A-West Products

Paint, Stain, Glue, etc.

Floquil Paint - Oil Based1 Ounce bottles.Paint and Stain MUST be shipped UPS Ground. Please provide a street address. Shipments cannot be made to Post Office Boxes.

FL-0006 Dust FL-0013 Grimy Black FL-0017 Weathered Black FL-0073 Rust FL-0086 GrimeFL-0601 Zinc Chromate Primer (For metal only. Prevents rusting.)

Dio-Sol Thinner and Solvent(Keeps Floquil paint compatible with plastics.)

FL-1001 Dio-Sol Thinner and Solvent - 1 OunceFL-2001 Dio-Sol Thinner and Solvent - 2 Ounce

Testors Flat Clear Acrylic TS-4636 Flat Clear Acryl - 1 oz. BottlePaint over glue joints or residue with air brush or paint brush and the gloss (and the glue joint) will

disappear.

A-West Surface Treatments4 ounce bottles - Comes with complete instructions.

AW-0001 Weather-It for WoodAges unpainted wood. Achieves different results

with different woods. Not a paint or stain. Useful for oldpaint effects and making plaster look like concrete.

AW-0002 Blacken-It for MetalWorks on most metals except aluminum or

stainless steel. Not a paint. Conducts electricityand can be soldered. Useful for “rusting” corrugatedsteel.

AW-0003 Patina-It for CopperProduces shades of blue-green on copper,

brass, and bronze. Not a paint. “Corrosive” effecton white metal produces a pewter-gray-black patina.

Black Bear Water Based StainWS-0108This is the best product there is for staining lots

of wood fast. Bulk application gives wood a lightfinish with a touch of weathered gray: soak woodwith undiluted stain, rinse in water, air dry.

Super RC Z 56 GlueZ-56

This glue provides a flexible, transparent glue joint. It can be cleaned up with water before it dries. It canbe cleaned up with alcohol after it dries. It’s like the old Wilhold RC 56 canopy glue.

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This is the latest version of the printed catalog. You can keep up-to-date on the latest changes.

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Things to Consider

Call us for help estimating your wood requirements. You can order the amount of wood, wire, and NBW's youneed.

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To Order by Mail:

Mail a list of the items you want, your address, phone number, and a check, money order, or Charge Card numberand expiration date to Black Bear Construction Co., Inc., at the address below.

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FAX your order, along with your Charge Card information to: (512) 985-5110.

To Order by Phone:

Call us at (512) 467-8400. We can help you select the jigs and materials you need. Then we can charge yourorder to your credit card, or hold it until your check arrives.

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DO NOT E-MAIL YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER. Send an e-mail to [email protected] with a list of what youwant to buy. We will e-mail back an invoice. Then you can call or FAX your credit card information. Or, you canspread your credit card information over several e-mails.

We also accept Paypal. Send your money to [email protected] .

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Please add $7.00 to the cost of your order for shipping and handling. US orders are shipped 2-Day Priority USMail, UPS Ground, or Fedex Ground. Other North American orders are mailed by air. Ground shipping is free forContinental US orders over $70.00.

Customers outside North America pay actual shipping charges, with a minimum shipping charge of $7.00. Add40% to your total bill to cover the insured, air mail shipping charges. We will refund any overcharges.

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Black Bear Construction Co., Inc.PO Box 26911 Austin, Texas 78755-0911(512) 467-8400 FAX (512) 985-5110

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