How To: Wooden Truss Bridge Construction O Scale

[fsm1000]

Well I finally found the time [and money] to get my first BIG bridge done [one more to go]. Pop over and enjoy it. Comments here are very welcome. Thanks and have fun :)

[Moderator Edit] Wooden truss bridge construction O scale. (http://modelrailroading.googlepages.com/trussbridge)

[JCater]

YIKES!!! A lot of work but the results are really stunning!! Nice job!!
John

[fsm1000]

John thank you. And if taken in small chunks it is not so bad :)

Boxcab, thanks. The holes for the spikes was easy. Putting them in was time consuming LOL. The holes are just a tad too small so they have to be pushed into place and they really do hold the rail in place.

Greg, Thanks a lot. The LPP will have to make do with the trail I will make [with short suspension bridge of course :D LOL] for them up the side of the mountain to the resort :D
Greg, what the heck does OSH mean?

[Greg Elems]

Hm I think I left the A off. It should be OSHA for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They are a US government agency for inspection of industries for safety hazards. I'm looking forward to seeing the suspension bridge.

Greg

[fsm1000]

Greg I am looking forward to it as well. Been busy with life just now.
Thanks for your comments.

Jim all it qualify's me for is to post on forums LOL, but thanks a lot for the thought and compliment just the same :D:D:D

[traingeekboy]

Where do I find the picture of the bridge? Would love to see it.

[Moderator Edit Wooden O Scale Truss Bridge] (http://modelrailroading.googlepages.com/trussbridge)

[fsm1000]

One go to my website [addy in my sig]
Two as it says on the website, scroll down for the updates.
Three, click the link in the update talking about the new bridge.
Four, enjoy.
I know it is difficult if you are not use to it but following instructions is not as hard as many think it is :D LOL

Anyhow, that is where it is. I have hundreds of pics on my website for people to enjoy.

Have fun :)

[Lorne in GP]

Stephen, by the looks of it, you're a man for details. You'd make a great finishing carpenter.

I just checked out your site again and really like the way you put the instructions in layman's terms. You make it look easy enough for anyone to be able to do. I'm looking forward to trying these myself.

Nice work, Stephen.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

[fsm1000]

Thanks. I tried to become a cabinet maker but was too young to appreciate it at the time.

I try to keep the explanations simple becaue i want people to understand. Talking over people might make them think I am smart, but if they go away not understanding it just proves I don't know how to communicate is all, and thus makes me an idiot LOL [think about it ;) ].

Anyhow thanks again :)

[John Warren]

Stephen..Thank you for your time and effort in sharing with us. Im getting to be a big fan of scrach built bridges of all sizes. Your work is outstanding as well as your web site..God bless....John